Naim Qassem and Netanyahu on Israel report
The article discusses an Israeli report highlighting Netanyahu's history in Lebanon, where Lebanon is considered his political graveyard during his first term, which ended in 1999. The report explains that Israel maintained a security zone in the south, and that Netanyahu failed to recognize the shift in public sentiment following the 1997 helicopter crash disaster and the An Nhasri ambush that killed Israeli soldiers. These events led to increased opposition and protests within Israel. The report notes that Ehud Barak exploited this situation by pursuing a unilateral withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, undermining Netanyahu's position and resulting in his ousting from power after losing the elections. It further states that Israel then faced significant challenges from Hezbollah, including repeated war episodes and ongoing tensions. However, Netanyahu is now focusing on expanding military operations in the region, preparing for a prolonged occupation and border expansion, while the Lebanese party remains a formidable opponent fighting to defend its land.
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