OK, given that the NY Slimes will print anything to undermine American and/or Israeli interests, I have to ask the question: what positive end is achieved by bombing the Maronite (Catholic) areas of Lebanon? These are not pro-hizb'allah militants that are being bombed.
The bridges are a major "pipeline" for weapons? Hezzies? Iranian's? Syrians? Just some thoughts.
---I have to ask the question: what positive end is achieved by bombing the Maronite (Catholic) areas of Lebanon? These are not pro-hizb'allah militants that are being bombed.---
They are impressing on the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people the reality of their situation. If they think they can sit in the north and cheer on Hizbollah while sucking on the world aid tit they are sadly mistaken.
Those 4 bridges constituted the last remaining major overland route available for Syria to resupply Hezbollah with munitions.
It is imperative that Israel eliminate lines of suplly and transport between Hez and their Syrian masters/helpers.
It's the most basic of defensive military doctrine with a force with artillery or rocketry capability immobilized but within their firing range.
"OK, given that the NY Slimes will print anything to undermine American and/or Israeli interests, I have to ask the question: what positive end is achieved by bombing the Maronite (Catholic) areas of Lebanon? These are not pro-hizb'allah militants that are being bombed."
Because the Maronites are NOT giving the Hisballahsters UP.. and its a good place to hide from JEWS... Duuuugh..
I doubt that the Israelis make any raids without a specific strategic or tactical purpose. I don't think they are sending a message or trying to terrify the population in general. Starving out the enemy is one specific strategic goal.
Someone said Assad loves his palaces more than he hates Israel. The Lebanonese may find they like their homes more than Hezbollah.