Every new escalation produces arguments about who started the war. Identifying who initiated a particular round of fighting matters. But treating that moment as the beginning of the entire conflict leaves decades of history outside the discussion.

There is documented evidence that influential Zionist and Israeli leaders considered acquiring territory in southern Lebanon long before Hezbollah existed. So why do we forget that even if Hezbollah started a round, today or tomorrow, the Zionists down South see our land as something promised to them.

1919: A formal Zionist proposal included territory in southern Lebanon.

The Zionist Organization’s submission to the Paris Peace Conference placed the proposed northern boundary of Palestine:
“in the vicinity south of Sidon”
The document then describes its route inland. This was a concrete boundary proposal by the organised Zionist movement, before Israel’s establishment. It included territory that became part of Lebanon.

1955: Moshe Dayan discussed annexation up to the Litani.

Avi Shlaim’s The Iron Wall, drawing on Moshe Sharett’s diary, records Dayan proposing intervention in Lebanon and the establishment of an allied Christian regime:
“The territory from the Litani southward will be totally annexed to Israel”
This was a proposal within Israel’s leadership. Nevertheless, the territorial ambition is explicit.

1956: Ben-Gurion proposed expansion into southern Lebanon at Sèvres.

At the secret discussions preceding the Suez War, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion outlined a wider regional reorganisation that included Israeli expansion to the Litani and a smaller Christian Lebanon.
Historian Avi Shlaim documents this proposal and the French preference to concentrate on the immediate campaign against Egypt. It was not adopted as the final agreement.

Then there is the record of military action.
1968: Israel attacked Beirut’s civilian airport. The UN Security Council unanimously condemned the operation in Resolution 262. Resolution text.⁠ (refworld.org⁠)
1978: Following a Palestinian attack inside Israel, Israeli forces invaded southern Lebanon. The Security Council established UNIFIL and called for withdrawal. UN historical account.⁠ (research.un.org⁠)
1982–2000: Another Israeli invasion was followed by a prolonged occupation of part of southern Lebanon. Hezbollah emerged in the context of that occupation, with Iranian support. Historical background.⁠ (cfr.org⁠)

The record supports a serious argument without those exaggerations: this is a longstanding conflict with successive wars, occupations, withdrawals and renewed confrontations. The latest opening attack is one part of that history. It cannot substitute for the whole of it.

All in all, Israel started this the moment it came to existence under an extremist expansionist ideology, there is no escape, especially for people living in the South. As a Lebanese, we are supposed to defend our land, not have the northerners sit and watch the southerners suffer, as has always happened pre-Hezb, and then attack and bash them for rising up, as is happening.

A Lebanese Muslim is much closer to a Lebanese Christian than a Zionist would ever be.

Dispute the interpretation. Check the sources. But an explanation of responsibility that leaves this history out is incomplete.

According to the Emirati news website Iram News, Iran is mobilizing its regional terrorist proxies and preparing them for a possible escalation of hostilities with Israel and the United States.

Unlike in the previous conflict, Hezbollah is reportedly preparing to adopt a decentralized combat system that would allow its forces on the ground to operate independently, even if Israeli strikes its senior leadership or cuts communication with central command.

Preparing for a possible escalation, the Iranian regime is not just funding its proxies and supplying weapons but also overseeing their military reconstruction and coordinating their readiness to ensure they can continue operating even if Iran’s senior leadership and military infrastructure come under attack, preventing a crippling blow to Tehran’s regional network.

Even with these efforts, experts note that Hezbollah has not necessarily regained its former military capabilities or its ability to shift the balance of power in the region. Rather, the move toward decentralized command is an attempt to address weaknesses exposed by Israeli operations.

Why Lebanese government just destroy Hezbollah financed by foreign power (Iran)? Or Lebanon doesn't have a real government at all?

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Mount Lebanon Criminal Court has ordered the release of George Dib, known as "Dr. Food," who had been detained on drug-related charges. His release follows the application of the general amnesty law published today in the Official Gazette.
Dib had stood trial on charges of manufacturing, trafficking and smuggling drugs abroad, following the seizure in 2024 of approximately 820 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside his confectionery products - Source: Political Pen

ماذا يحدث داخل الجزيرة في ذكراها الثلاثين؟
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They offered me an opportunity for an admin position combining HR and accounting, which interests me. However, it requires visiting government offices and banks to follow up on paperwork. The thought of running around and waiting in queues makes me anxious.
They are waiting my answer to tell me the offer and the salary if i accepted that.
Without that part, I’d be happy to take the job.
Would you accept it or keep looking?

Last year, I was in grade 10 at a public high school and got 17.70 average over the year. Now, I'm a junior in the scientific track, and say I get at least 16, can I get a really good scholarship to a great uni?

1. soak cracked olives in fresh water for two days to debitter them.

2. 10% salt brine (of the water weight) with lemon slices & green chilli pepper + any aromatics of your choice.

3. they're ready to eat at 3-4 weeks. and can keep fermenting for up to 2-3months.

Cool fact: traditionally to measure 10% of salt, they used to put an egg in the water and keep adding salt until the egg floats since scientifically eggs float at 10%-12%.

(Fi more than a way to preserve olives, do you know other methods?)

I know this is near impossible but what does asking hurt? I found this page talking about families' lineages in Koura and coastal villages in North Lebanon during the Shahabi rule and I'm dying to know the book's name. I've searched a lot but never found it so if anyone has any idea what the book's name could be I would be extremely grateful

I wanna get a new battery for my laptop. We all know the pain of dealing with the local tech shops. Old and used parts sold for the price of new ones. No support etc. So yea if you know a decent person 5abrona. Thanks in advance!

Looking to buy a car and need a mechanic for inspection. TIA

Suyool used to provide it but they discontinued it

Happy shawarma day Lebanese Canadians.. the line ups in Ottawa are absolutely crazy.. sahtein sahtein !

How is the work environment, salaries, and career growth?

Which positions/departments are the best to work in?

Would you recommend working there especially finance department or not?

Looking for honest opinions from current or former employees or if u have any idea. Thanks!

I am opening an online Toy shop and i need some recommendations about the delivery company. I personaly found Net and topspeed to be the best for me in the past as a client. but i want to hear from you guys. The delivery will be from north lebanon

Been hearing two sides to this, but honestly. The fact that I saw the post that Dr. Food was released because of this law (unsure if that was true), makes me wonder.

How does this law help at all? Why are people for this? Why are people against this?

Would love to hear thoughts.

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Ade akhadet maakon wa2et ta serto mertehin bel swe2a ?
Im a new driver, still learning maa el maktab, i am slowly getting better at it but i am feeling like im still not ready/ confident

Greetings everyone,
Is it legal to do the rental agreement for 600$ first year and 1200$ for the next 2 years? Can this be contested in court?
Many thanks

We are seeing notable progress in digital transformation within government entities. However, we still hope that payments will become fully digital, allowing transactions through wallets and credit cards. This would help reduce cash embezzlement and limit the unfair semsar practices that distort the process.

On another note, why should we build an application instead of a website, given that we would end up with thousands of apps on our phones just to purchases ( toters , nok nok , Zara .. ) and for entities

Will they ever be imported here in the near future, including all the spare parts? I really love and support their mission towards modularity, DIY, and accessibility of repair in laptops. I'd be glad to see them introduced in our tech & computer market. The company ships internationally through fedex, so idt there should be any issues with shipping to Lebanon.