Opinion  Ron Ben-Yishai
Hezbollah's strategy: Rockets on Tel Aviv, raids on Galilee
Ron Ben-Yishai
Published: 11.02.13, 20:56
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31. Strategy?
Marcel ,   San Jose, Costa Rica   (02.12.13)
Nasrallah has a "strategy"? Developed in the hole he hides in?
32. wonder
danny ,   canada   (02.12.13)
I wonder how israel will react if he blow up the western wall
33. South Lebanon is simply now
Sammy ,   Newcastle   (02.12.13)
A NO MANS Land for ordinary Lebanese and in total control of Hezbollah and Iran. Remember Hezbollahs FIRST loyalty is to Iran NOT to Lebanon. They will willingly sacrifice Lebanon and Lebanese blood to satisfy Irans lust for war But which country or people on earth would tolerate such a situation? Do they think that Lebanese silence means acceptance? So lets factor in something else if Nasrallah launches yet another war for Iran from Lebanon against Israel It will also be THOUSANDS of outraged Lebanese Militia and Army that will guide Israeli and US missiles to hit and destroy the not so secret bunkers and launching sites, the Command and Control and the military 'shelters' to at last set South Lebanon free
34. And he claims to be a religious figure
Haim ,   TA   (02.12.13)
As all religious figures who claim to represent God , they are same ego powered lunatics whose real agenda is power and money. Take Ovadia Yosef for a local example.
35. Next war in Lebanon
Alf Red ,   Londonistan   (02.12.13)
I have read all above posts and feel surprised that nobody mentioned the real heroes, creators of the current situation on Israeli side of the story. The main hero, our little Napoleon, who headed that infamous night flight from South Lebanon, abandoning all the stuff and-real crime crying to Heavens-our friends in arms, the South Lebanon Army. All done under heavy attack from the mighty "Four Mothers"! OK, the small Napoleon is gone. Now what about the heroic Minister of defeat Peretz and his famous way of tackling such complicated military hardware as a pair of binos? What about our great diplomatic genius Livni, who signed the UN declaration strictly forbidding Hesballah to have any stocks of missiles? With leaders like this we should be doomed, the Helm sage attitudes may have been tolerable in old Poland, but are harbingers of total catastrophe in the bloody jungles of Middle East. Next war in Lebanon - thanks to all the above mentioned strategyists - will have to be very bloody. But a clear lesson has to be drawn out of it - never feed the crocodile hoping it comes to our senses. It can't.
36. honky warrior
aaron ,   toronto,canada   (02.12.13)
Go back to your fish and chips moron,as soon as the war starts the lebanese won't be able to CRY anymore to the world to make Israel stop since hezbollah belongs to the government and that means that lebanon has declared war on Israel and we can do as much damage to lebanon as we want.Israel will be back to the litany river for a hundred years to come.That is the only way that peace on the northern part of the country will be achieved.
37. Israel must retake South Lebanon Security Zone forever.
Chaim ,   Israel   (02.12.13)
Like every disaster, our Lebanon Disaster is the direct result of a lunatic leftist retreat. The solution is simple. Israel must retake our South Lebanon Security Zone forever.
38. #7 alas
aaron ,   toronto,canada   (02.12.13)
Are you dumb or what? When the world asked Israel to leave Gaza we moved out of there and left them the means to live in peace with us,grow vegetables,have a relationship in peace with us.What did we get,almost ten years of terrorism and rockets daily.Israel has NEVER started a war so don't blame Israel if she protects her population incase of war which she knows will happen cause of the hatred of her surrounding neighbour's JEALOUSY of her achievements.
39. Hezbollah
Nice Bloke ,   Rochdale, UK   (02.12.13)
Israel should make it known to Hezbollah that if they start another round of fighting Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa will be flattened.
40. Destroy Lebanon
Daniel ,   Netherlands   (02.12.13)
In that scenario there will be no other choice left than destroying the entire country, bridges, electricity, water, ports, airports, roads, in a magnitude that it will take 2 generations and hundreds of billions of dollars to rebuild. The "moral victory" of Hizbollah will cost Lebanon its country
41. #24
aaron ,   toronto,canada   (02.12.13)
Do you really think that we'll believe your statement re palestinian issue is the problem.Lets see,we give abbas all of the land he wants including east Jerusalem as his capital, now what,all the muslim countries around the world at the un(useless nations) stand up and proclaim peace with Israel in unison,if that's your vision of the palestinian problem it's better you go back to sleep cause you're living in a dream world.Muslims have been KILLING jews way before anybody ever heard of the palestinians.
42. AT WHAT POINT WILL ISRAEL USE THE "SAMSON OPTION"?
Jewish Doctor ,   AMERICA THE BEAUTIUL   (02.12.13)
IF THE MONSTER LIVES UP TO HIS BRAGGING ABOUT ATTACKING TEL AVIV WITH MISSILES, WILL ISRAEL in a reflexive move , USE THE "SAMSON OPTION" (a large controlled EMP/RADIOACTIVE mushroom CLOUD OVER LEB)? I BELIEVE "YES"! It would be EXACTLY the same REVENGE as the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor and the same ending game a la HIROSHIMA! and well deservedly so! The "cloud" would then drift over Syria and Iran...three birds with one "SAMSON OPTION" stone. Eat that Mr. Monster!
43. Alas - Canada # 7
Arnold ,   Canada   (02.12.13)
Before Israel established even one settlement the Lebanese along with 5 other Arab armies attacked Israel. May 15 1948. The fighting ended in 1949 with the establishment of the "green line" From 1949 till 1967 there were no settlements yet the same five Arab armies all built up their armies for attack in June of 1967. So settlements never had anything to do with Arab assault on Israel. Yes today they all yell settlements because settlements are established . But not in 1948 when all this warring was started by Lebanon and the other 5 arab armies. Read history before you make a fool of yourself.
44. Abdel Karim # 24
Arnold ,   Canada   (02.12.13)
1920 Jerusalem- Pal Arabs murder Pal Jews ....... 1921 Jaffa- Pal Arabs murder Pal Jews .... 1929 Pal Arabs murder Pal Jews. Before the establishment of the State of Israel. Before the establishment of any settlements. It is a hatred of Jews by Arabs. Plain and simple.
45. Syrian Option
Bill ,   New York, USA   (02.12.13)
If Hezbollah fighters can intervene in Syria, why can't Sunni Syrian fighters destroy Hezbollah depots in Lebanon? Turnabout is fair play. Softening Hezbollah for the next round would be useful.
46. infentile
Marduk ,   USA   (02.12.13)
it is this exact mentality and approach that has brought so much destruction on Arabs in the last 100 years every time they think this time will be different they get smack on the head, then they go home smoke some shisha forget the "NAKBA" and try again. "go back to high school" and learn something else but the Quran ( a bit of humanity , love, understanding and the fact that u r just one more of god's creatures, and it is not up for you to send the rest of us back to the stone age)
47. The air force guys always get it wrong
spyguy ,   seattle, usa   (02.13.13)
The harsh reality that the air force leaders ignore is that bombing people just makes them more determined. No bombardment in history has ever got the opponent to surrender (the Nazi assault on ST Petersburg is a fine example). Add in the advanced anti-aircraft weapons Hezbollah has and the AF guy are really being delusional. This is also why a bomber only attack on Iran will fail. The ONLY way to change the behavior of your opponent is to forcibly take their land and subdue the people which means lots of dead Israeli soldier on the ground.
48. #9 "deterrence" is impossible
spyguy ,   seattle, usa   (02.13.13)
The globe is awash in weapons equal to anything Israel will ever have. Israel has no "magic" weapons. The Lebanese have learned that Israel will be ruthless, so they will respond in kind and hope to be even more ruthless. Since both side can devastate the other side equally, maybe it is time for Israel to try something it has never tried before - get along with its neighbors. The bully has lost his power.
49. Hezbollah
Dorit ,   San Diego , US   (02.13.13)
What Are we waiting for !!!
50. #24 Abdel - unfortunately using wisdom
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (02.13.13)
..to win Arabs' hearts in general would be seen as weakness and won't work because they only respect power... you are an exception.. Salaam aleicum.
51. Hezbollah missiles
Larry ,   Northridge usa   (02.13.13)
We always hear about hezbollah's 65000 missiles. the question is, do they have the soldiers and the launchers to launch a significant number in a short period of time. i always hear they only have 10 to 20 thousand soldiers. that doesnt seem like sufficiant numbers to launch that many missiles. only a small percentage can be trained missile launchers.
52. Any US attack on Iran must be coordinated with Israel
Shalom Freedman ,   Jerusalem Israel   (02.13.13)
A U.S. first strike on Iran will almost certainly bring a Hizbollah attack on Israel. Therefore it is essential that the U.S. and Israel be fully coordinated, and that when the U.S.hits Iran Israel will simultaneously strike Hizbollah.
53. #52 Shalom Freedman
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (02.13.13)
No need to worry. The Muslim in Chief will not attack Iran.
54. I remember Sinora crying like a baby
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
in front of the UN when Israel finished in Lebanon. Want some more? More than willing to oblige.. No more S. Lebanon. Such a pity.
55. LOL Who cares about the lying pals? NOBODY!
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
pals can go back to hell or Joran take yer piclk.
56. # 13 Arnold
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
haven't seen one muslim victory yet..... Not one gowned man has yet to become a real military genius. They run too fast to be of any use.
57. LOL kay Israel can with hold all the pals money.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
to help pay for their non payments for water, electricity, and free hospitalization by Israel. The pals are are their own. Broke busted bankrupt and disgusting as ever. Ah, the payback for terrorists.. Time for the pals to go home and, that aint Israel folks.....
58. # 21 Stephan from your lips to G-ds ears.....
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
Hezb'allahs' going down and will be out. A pity that S. Lebanon will be no more. Well, at least Hezb'allah paid them to live in their own coffins, easier for burials.
59. LOL Palestinians in Syria, Yemen Egypt?
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
the arab spring? LOL face it, Muslims are hating their unruly leadershit more than they hate the superior Jews !!!! Explain that genius.... LOL too funny. Try making peace instead of terror if you can. Loser!
60. # 29 Mirriam I get it.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (02.13.13)
Our American Indians kept their word to 'fight no more." When the pals do that, we can talk.... We preferred to fight also. Winning is the best part! HOORAY FOR ISRAEL !!
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