Israeli commentators and analysts question timing of explosions and what they will lead to
, in an attack attributed to Israel, Israeli political commentators and analysts were grappling with questions about the timing and what the consequences might be for the conflict on the Lebanese border.that have been damaged by rockets fired by Hezbollah. That move potentially hands the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, a casus belli if he decides to launch a ground invasion into Lebanon.
Israel has a longstanding history of conducting advanced remote operations in countries deemed enemies, ranging from cyber-attacks to remote-controlled firearms aimed at individuals in drive-by shootings. It rarely comments on or accepts responsibility for such operations. Tuesday’s blasts caught most political observers offguard.
“Since 8 October … both sides, each for its own reasons, have accepted limitations – at what depth and distance from the border they launched their attacks and at what targets,” Zisser said. “But for the Israelis who were evacuated from their homes, this is a total war, and the same is true for Lebanese who were forced to leave their homes.”congratulated any force “operating against the evil that is Hezbollah”, but also raised concerns about the consequences for Israeli citizens in the north.
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