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Lebanon Debate
Lebanon and Gaza Shared Concerns
The article discusses the security vision adopted by Israeli officials regarding the borders with Lebanon and Gaza. Senior former military leaders believe that Israel needs to establish buffer zones along these borders to ensure effective defense, given that hostile forces are positioned less than 10 minutes away from settlements and critical infrastructure, and are capable of launching attacks. They also advocate for relinquishing some areas on the Syrian border in exchange for American arrangements that prevent Damascus from acquiring advanced weapons. It is emphasized that operational measures differ between Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria. Experts point out that mischaracterizations of the reality—particularly classifying the opponents of occupation as simple armed organizations rather than fully sovereign states—have led to weaknesses in preparedness and planning. However, they also note that Israel has seen improvements in military discipline and a reassessment of buffer zone strategies in recent years.
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