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Israel continues assault in Lebanon despite threats of retaliation from Iran
The Washington Times ^ | June 9, 2026 | Vaughn Cockayne

Posted on 06/09/2026 8:27:22 AM PDT by McGruff

Israel conducted airstrikes Tuesday across southern Lebanon, despite a warning from Iran that further attacks could lead to a devastating reciprocal response.

The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for the city of Tyre, on Lebanon’s southwestern coast, before launching a wave of airstrikes in the surrounding area.

Tyre is one of southern Lebanon’s largest cities, with nearly 175,000 people in the city and its metropolitan area.

Notably, Israel’s latest evacuation order for the city included Tyre’s Christian sector, which had previously been excluded from airstrikes. Israel asserts that Iran-backed Hezbollah militants are hiding within the city but has not provided direct evidence.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Iran; Israel; Lebanon; War
KEYWORDS: fafo; israel; lebanon

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1 posted on 06/09/2026 8:27:22 AM PDT by McGruff
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The last thing the Israelis want is an end to hostilities. All progress toward a ceasefire or settlement has to be undermined. Meanwhile they get to continue bombing Christian churches and villages.


2 posted on 06/09/2026 8:30:28 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: McGruff

Israel is purposely goading Iran on.


3 posted on 06/09/2026 8:31:01 AM PDT by madison10
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Israel in bombing Tyre (Sur) in Lebanon, an ancient
city with a significant, historic Christian community.


4 posted on 06/09/2026 8:36:30 AM PDT by Liz (Winston Churchill: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.”)
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To: McGruff

Hezbollah and Hams should be wiped off the face of the earth.


5 posted on 06/09/2026 8:39:50 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven)
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To: McGruff

Good

USA does what’s best for USA which is great

Israel needs to do what’s best for Israel.

That’s it


6 posted on 06/09/2026 8:40:07 AM PDT by forYourChildrenVote4Bush
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To: libertylover

“Hams” = Hamas.


7 posted on 06/09/2026 8:40:44 AM PDT by libertylover (The HBM (Has Been Media) is almost all AGENDA-DRIVEN and HATE-DRIVEN, not-truth driven)
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To: McGruff

Looks like iran has shot their last weak load over the weekend!


8 posted on 06/09/2026 8:43:54 AM PDT by Harpotoo (Being a socialist is a lot easier than having to WORK like the rest ewish:-)of US;-))
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To: Blurb2350

“The last thing the Israelis want is an end to hostilities.”

Total B.S.

Hostilities, with regard to Lebanon, are all initiated by Hezbollah, and Israel - just as we would if we were in their position, responds to degrade the ability of Hezbollah to continue its attacks.

“All progress toward a ceasefire or settlement has to be undermined.”

More B.S.

Trump needs to speak Frankly to the Mullahs telling them first that Lebanon is a separate issue and it is between Israel and Lebanon. And second, that the Mullahs will not be allowed to use Lebanon as an excuse against the negotiations about their own situation.


9 posted on 06/09/2026 8:44:37 AM PDT by Wuli
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To: Blurb2350

“Israel asserts that Iran-backed Hezbollah militants are hiding within the city”

Hiding in a Christian area is just the kind of BS they would pull. They know how divisive it will be if Israel hits it.


10 posted on 06/09/2026 8:45:17 AM PDT by gibsonguy
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YEP


11 posted on 06/09/2026 8:50:07 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: McGruff

If they are ridding the world of Hezzies, give them more ammo.


12 posted on 06/09/2026 8:51:49 AM PDT by bobbo666
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To: McGruff

IMHO, Israel wants regime change in Iran. Any deal which leaves the IRGC in power in Iran is a non-starter. And they have the ability (through attacking Lebanon) to keep any such deal from happening.


13 posted on 06/09/2026 9:03:11 AM PDT by FrankRizzo890
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Any "deal" that leaves the IRGC in power means that Iran will continue supporting HAMAS and Hizballah attacks on Isreal.

And must Isreal continue to accept such attacks without retaliation? No way. Pre-emptive strikes against HAMAS and Hizballah are a better idea.

Isreal is not the party preventing a deal from happening.

14 posted on 06/09/2026 9:12:32 AM PDT by flamberge (It seemed like a good idea at the time...)
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To: McGruff

I doubt Iran will do anything unless the IDF hits Beirut again - were IRGC staff are located.


15 posted on 06/09/2026 9:19:31 AM PDT by montag813
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To: forYourChildrenVote4Bush

As long as they pay for it


16 posted on 06/09/2026 9:21:01 AM PDT by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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To: Liz
Israel in bombing Tyre (Sur) in Lebanon, an ancient city with a significant, historic Christian community.

LMAO. Tyre was 80% Christian before the PLO came to Lebanon and started the civil war. Now Tyre is 80% Muslim. Just like Bethlehem. Different city, same ethnic cleansers.

17 posted on 06/09/2026 9:21:23 AM PDT by montag813
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To: McGruff

Threats from Iran?


18 posted on 06/09/2026 9:22:59 AM PDT by spincaster (i)
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To: Blurb2350

“ Meanwhile they get to continue bombing Christian churches and villages”

I’ll take “fantasies of antisemites for $1000”, Alex.

Hand Written Note in Lebanese Village Reveals Deep Hatred for Hezbollah

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4382908/posts

Hezbollah rockets hit church in southern Lebanon

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/427826


19 posted on 06/09/2026 9:24:34 AM PDT by TheThirdRuffian (Orange is the new brown)
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To: Blurb2350

Would it be helpful if those Christian areas hog-tied the Islam fanatics hiding in their places and marched them directly to the Israelis?


20 posted on 06/09/2026 9:27:56 AM PDT by Kudsman (Codify the 80% of an 80/20 issue; receive 80% support. )
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