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maxsolomon

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10. Isn't the stated reason to provide a buffer from Hezbollah?

Reply to Bettie (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 01:44 PM

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That North Israel towns would be safe(r) from Hezbollah attacks with Shiites forced north of the Litani.

One wishes the Lebanese Govt was able to assert itself in any way, but they ceded power to Hezbollah long ago.

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