Israel has a history of unsuccessful invasions of Lebanon. Will this time be any different?
- Written by Amin Saikal, Emeritus professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Australian National University
Following a massive bombardment of Lebanon, Israel has begun a land invasion of its northern neighbour. Troops have entered southern Lebanon in a bid to push Hezbollah back beyond the Litani River, 29 kilometres from the Israeli border. The stated goal is to facilitate the return of some 60,000 displaced Israelis to their homes in northern Israel....
