Israeli Settlers Enter South Lebanon Under Military Protection
Unprecedented Violation of Lebanese Sovereignty Sparks Concerns Over Regional Escalation.
Watan-In a dangerous and unprecedented escalation, Israeli settlers have blatantly breached Lebanese territory. For the first time, 800 settlers entered South Lebanon under the protection of the Israeli occupation army, violating Lebanese sovereignty and breaching the ceasefire agreement. This provocative move is part of Israel’s broader settlement expansion plan, extending from Palestine to Syria and Lebanon—and potentially beyond—while the Lebanese government remains silent, merely observing the developments.
A Religious Pretext to Justify Israeli Expansion
Israel justified the settlers’ entry into Lebanese territory by claiming they were visiting the tomb of Rabbi Ashi, alleging that part of the tomb lies within Lebanon. However, the reality appears far deeper than a mere religious visit. This move aligns with Israel’s broader strategy to impose a new reality on the Lebanese border through military and settlement expansion.
Lebanon’s Absent Response and Fragile Security Situation
Despite this clear violation of Lebanese sovereignty, the Lebanese authorities have yet to issue an official statement. The Lebanese president is currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia, while the Israeli army continues its military provocations along the border. The Lebanese army, for its part, has only announced that it is monitoring the situation and has referred the matter to the five-nation committee overseeing the ceasefire. This reflects Lebanon’s weak position and lack of real deterrence against Israeli expansion.
A New Israeli Breach of the Ceasefire Agreement
Beyond the settlers’ entry, Israel continues its daily violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The Israeli military has escalated its operations in South Lebanon, targeting civilians and infrastructure amid increasing land, air, and naval attacks.
Israeli Expansion in the Region: Is the Grand Plan Underway?
What is happening in South Lebanon is just one part of Israel’s broader expansionist agenda, aimed at asserting control over the border regions of Arab states. After tightening its grip on Jerusalem and the West Bank, advancing settlement and Judaization efforts in Palestine, Israel is now gradually extending its reach into Syria and Lebanon—without any strong Arab response to halt these plans.
Are We on the Brink of Military Escalation?
The entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into Lebanon could mark the beginning of a new phase of security tensions, especially as Hezbollah remains on high alert for any Israeli escalation. Is this move a prelude to a new war in the region? Or is Israel merely testing reactions before proceeding with its future plans?
The coming days will reveal whether this Israeli incursion is an isolated incident or the start of a new expansionist strategy that could shift the balance of power in the region.
