Is Israel Looking For Yet Another Excuse to Attack Lebanon?

Question

October 18,2006
Haaretz.com (Israeli newspaper)

"French forces: Stop Lebanon Overflights or We'll Open Fire"
By Gideon Alon, )

The commanders of the French contingent in UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) have warned that if Israeli warplanes continue their overflights in Lebanon, they may have to open fire on them.
Defense Minister Amir Peretz said that despite the warnings, Israel would continue to patrol the skies of Lebanon as such operations were critical for the country's security. Israel claims it had gathered clear evidence that Syria was transfering arms and ammunition to Lebanon and that unless the arms transfers are stopped, Israel will be forced to take independent action, Peretz said.

Maybe the French have the right idea. We certainly need no more conflict/fighting/war in this world. Since the "WMD's" debacle I find it extremely difficult to believe any number of issues as have been raised by the Israelis or The U.S.

Answer 1

Israel never needs any excuses, the USA is here to credit all their offenses..

Answer 2

I really don't think so...I think they are perfectly aware of what the reaction of the entire world would be if they would attack Lebanon with all the UN troops in there...If they would attack Lebanon this time it is going to be very difficult for them to explain their actions and it's going to be very difficult for US to keep supporting them...

Answer 3

Israel has had to chase both the PLO and Hamas out of southern Lebanon.Their safe practices concerns are properly-depending.seem on the country's historic previous and geography and also you may comprehend why.

Answer 4

Nope if Israel was in need of an excuse they have one already. Did Hezbollah disarm?