Israel Bombs Christian Heartland of Lebanon
Israel bombed bridges in the Christian area of Lebanon today, further isolating parts of the country from each other. If there's a strategic or military reason for this, I'd sure like to hear it!
I'm all for Israel disabling Hizballah - but this does not conform to that goal. Again, if I'm wrong on this point, someone please explain why.
This area is miles and miles away from the Lebanon-Israel border, does not in any way, shape or form support Hizballah and could've been counted on (before this mess) to be pro-Israeli even. It boggles my mind why they attacked that area (and killed half a dozen civilians in the process) - again: there are no Hizballah in Jounieh or Halat.
The one explaination I can think of is: Israel does not really care who in Lebanon are its enemies and who its friends are. They are lumping all the Lebanese in one bag.
Don't you just hate being labeled?
From Naharnet (sources AP-AFP-Naharnet):
"...for the first time, the strikes early hit the affluent Christian area of Jounieh north of Beirut. The bombing against the picturesque coastal resort marked a sharp expansion of Israel's attack on Lebanon, which now threatens Christian areas where Hizbullah has no support and no presence.
"The whole war, essentially, was bad but this, in the heartland of Christian Lebanon, is not clever politically," said a furious Camille Shamoun, an architect who lives in the hills above Jounieh. "Initially I was not supporting Hizbullah but I'm sure this will change public opinion dramatically," he added. " (emphasis mine).
The entire article can be found here.

2 Comments:
Boomaxer,
I am afraid that you are correct in your explanation. They do not care who is their friend or foe. This goes the same with why the Israelis bombed the airport. Were they worried that Hezbollah would launch their F-16's from there? Or maybe that Iran might land an invisible plane onto the runway?
Sincerely,
Abujo
True.
I for one never felt the "hate" I feel today. The Israeli's have done something that they probably didn't plan for... They are definitely uniting the Lebanese people. Their atrocities are unjustified and unfounded.
They are 100% foe!
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