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Short answer
Israel is not at war with the Lebanese people or the Lebanese government! Israel is engaged in a direct conflict with Hezbollah, which has established a stronghold in southern Lebanon and also in large parts of Beirut, particularly in the Dahiyeh district. Hezbollah
declared war on Israel on October 8th, launching continuous rocket fire towards Israel, and outrageously enough with the use of civilian infrastructure in many southern Lebanon villages. This has
effectively forced Israel to retaliate against various areas in Lebanon
Long answer
Israel is not at war with the Lebanese people or the Lebanese government… The conflict is specifically directed against Hezbollah, which has exploited Lebanon’s sovereignty to wage war against Israel.
Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist militant organization, possessing a powerful military force and backed by Iran, has firmly established its control over substantial portions of southern Lebanon and key
areas within Beirut, most notably the Dahiyeh district.This strategic positioning allows Hezbollah to launch frequent and devastating attacks against Israel.
On October 8th, Hezbollah formally declared war on Israel. Since then, the group has unleashed a relentless barrage of rockets and missiles targeting civilian populations and critical infrastructure across Israel.This aggressive posture has compelled Israel to respond forcefully,
aiming to neutralize Hezbollah’s military capabilities and deter future attacks. Israel’s counteroffensive has involved targeted airstrikes against Hezbollah’s weapons caches,
command centers, and militant positions in both Lebanon and Syria.
