Lebanon
International support for Lebanon falls short without addressing core issues
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a high-profile international conference in Paris this Thursday aimed at gathering financial support for Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel is prepared to take very strong action in northern Israel to restore security "one way or another" amidst continued hostilities from Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite militia.
Most Lebanese citizens do not support Hezbollah and are yearning for peace © Mena Today
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel is prepared to take very strong action in northern Israel to restore security "one way or another" amidst continued hostilities from Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite militia.
Netanyahu’s resolve comes in response to a prolonged period of harassment and attacks by Hezbollah that have severely affected the region.
Since October 8, Hezbollah has been persistently targeting the Israeli military from the border area and bombarding civilian regions. This relentless aggression has forced nearly 80,000 residents to flee northern Israel over the past eight months, creating a significant displacement crisis.
Netanyahu's stance is justified. The ongoing threat posed by Hezbollah needs to be addressed decisively. The Lebanese government, heavily influenced by Iran, cannot be relied upon to control the militia. Additionally, the United Nations has been unable to enforce the 2006 resolution that prohibits Shiite militias from operating in the border area.
Most Lebanese citizens do not support Hezbollah and are yearning for peace. They wish to focus on rebuilding their country, which is reeling from an unprecedented economic crisis. The general Lebanese population desires calm and stability, not the continued unrest perpetuated by Hezbollah.
It is imperative to put an end to Hezbollah's actions one way or another. Israel's readiness to take strong measures is not only a step towards restoring security in northern Israel but also a potential catalyst for broader regional stability.
As the Lebanese people look towards reconstruction, decisive action against militant aggression will pave the way for a more peaceful future.
By Antoine Khoury
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a high-profile international conference in Paris this Thursday aimed at gathering financial support for Lebanon.
Israel launched strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus and a military site near the western city of Homs on Thursday, the Syrian defence ministry said, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured the region pushing for a halt to fighting.
An Israeli strike on Wednesday night destroyed an office used by the pro-Iran Al-Mayadeen broadcaster, a Lebanese security source told Reuters.
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