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Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
This is no longer a defensive measure, this is a well calculated offensive movement. They are following America's lead and practicing "pre-emptive war".
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A calculated offensive yes, "pre-emtive war" I'm not so sure. How should they coerce the Lebenese gov't to lean on terrorist kidnappers operating out of Lebanon? Do you recommend negotiating with terrorists? Does this not lead to more kidnappings? Or conversley, how do you tell you military that you won't do everything in your power -short of negotiating - to bring them home?
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Frankly, I find it repulsive. Israel is lashing out, trying to bully the region IMO. I think they are walking along a very fine line. America may back them, but I doubt anyone else (other than the American lap dogs) will support Israel's actions. This could quickly spin out of control.
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They are lashing out, and I think that Bush came out against the recent military offensive. Bullying the region? That makes an offensive on Syria and Iran next, right? Israel holds that Hamas gets their orders from Demascuss while Hezbolah is answerable to the Ayatollah. I don't think they will go that far - they may just keep buzzing Asad's summer home.
Jordan & Egypt signed peace agreements, reigned in the terrorists in their midst (to a degree) and there have been no kidnappings or missle launches along those borders nor any Israeli military offensives. Something the PA and Lebanese gov't may want to think about.