Did the U.S. Give Israel the Green Light?

“Lebanon Debate”

In light of the recent escalations on the southern front and concerns about its potential expansion, particularly following the Majdal Shams incident, Brigadier General Hicham Jaber, head of the Middle East Center for Studies and Public Relations, stated, "From a logical military perspective, and based on the events of the past 10 months, I do not believe that Hezbollah has any interest in launching a missile at Majdal Shams, which is populated by our Druze Arab brothers."

In an interview with Lebanon Debate, Jaber explained, "If there were an error by Hezbollah, the nearest Israeli military post to Majdal Shams is about 3 kilometers away. Therefore, if a missile were aimed at a military target, it is unlikely that a technical error would occur."

He noted that "Hezbollah began bombing the occupied Golan over two months ago but did not target any Israeli settlements. Instead, it also targeted Israeli settlements in northern Palestine. The persistent Israeli narrative that Hezbollah was responsible for this strike cannot be fully trusted."

Regarding the missile's origin, Jaber speculated, "It is not possible to say for certain, but it is likely that an Iron Dome missile malfunctioned or that Israel itself is trying to find a pretext to initiate a conflict with Lebanon."

Jaber also mentioned, "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short his visit to the United States following the targeting of Majdal Shams. Most American newspapers reported that Netanyahu received approval from the U.S. to invade southern Lebanon. However, it is unclear whether this is accurate."

He concluded, "There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the so-called 'green light.' In my view, the U.S. still maintains its position against a broad conflict with southern Lebanon. It may have agreed to allow Israel to carry out a more substantial military operation than previous ones, but one that is intended to serve as a final warning to Hezbollah."


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