Israel is caught in a trap of its own making: Another unnecessary forever war

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Israel is caught in a trap of its own making: Another unnecessary forever war
Uri Misgav

01:37 AM • May 28 2026 IDT

What the hell is the purpose of the war in Lebanon, which just hit its two-month anniversary? The commanders in the field are telling journalists that their main mission at the moment is keeping the soldiers safe. That's touching, but keeping soldiers alive is not a military objective. Nor is simply being in enemy territory.

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