Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on tour in Majdel Shams, Saturday, July 27. (Credit: Menahem Kahana/AFP)
The retaliation appears to be inevitable. Even if Hezbollah washes its hands of the deadly attack on the city of Majdel Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israel vowed to retaliate and make the party pay dearly. An Israeli military spokesperson promised a “clear and strong” response that will compel Hezbollah to halt its operations ongoing for 10 months (regardless of a cease-fire in Gaza) and distance itself from the Blue Line demarcation line.Israel must also be capable of deterring Tel Aviv’s enemies from carrying out similar attacks in the future, while also calming a public opinion eager to confront Lebanon. Get crucial news updates delivered to you every morning Sign up to our daily newsletter : The Morning Brief However, at the same time, Israel has every interest to prevent the clashes with Hezbollah from turning...
The retaliation appears to be inevitable. Even if Hezbollah washes its hands of the deadly attack on the city of Majdel Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Israel vowed to retaliate and make the party pay dearly. An Israeli military spokesperson promised a “clear and strong” response that will compel Hezbollah to halt its operations ongoing for 10 months (regardless of a cease-fire in Gaza) and distance itself from the Blue Line demarcation line.Israel must also be capable of deterring Tel Aviv’s enemies from carrying out similar attacks in the future, while also calming a public opinion eager to confront Lebanon. Get crucial news updates delivered to you every morning Sign up to our daily newsletter : The Morning Brief However, at the same time, Israel has every interest to prevent the clashes with Hezbollah from...