Patrols near the Lebanese village of Dhaira on March 15, 2023. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)
Did the suspect really infiltrate Israel from Lebanese territory? Does Hezbollah’s silence betray anything? Why did the Israeli government initially try to cloud what looks like a successful counter-terrorism operation? After concealing the information for nearly 60 hours, the Israeli army said Wednesday evening that it shot a suspect wearing an explosive belt in northern Israel. Two days after the announcement, the case is still shrouded in mystery. “A lot of elements are being circulated. The Israeli narrative is clear, but we still don’t know if this story is verified,” said political analyst Ali al-Amin. For the moment, there are more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: after the maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon — and while the war in Ukraine is ongoing and the regional climate is cooling — the...
Did the suspect really infiltrate Israel from Lebanese territory? Does Hezbollah’s silence betray anything? Why did the Israeli government initially try to cloud what looks like a successful counter-terrorism operation? After concealing the information for nearly 60 hours, the Israeli army said Wednesday evening that it shot a suspect wearing an explosive belt in northern Israel. Two days after the announcement, the case is still shrouded in mystery. “A lot of elements are being circulated. The Israeli narrative is clear, but we still don’t know if this story is verified,” said political analyst Ali al-Amin. For the moment, there are more questions than answers. But one thing is certain: after the maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon — and while the war in Ukraine is ongoing and the regional climate is cooling...
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