Lebanese Government Embracing of Hizbullah Makes Israel”s Victory Easier
Israeli security sources warned of the "adoption of the resistance scheme by the Lebanese government", and added: "That points clearly at the major influence of Hizbullah in the Lebanese political scene."
The Israeli army radio quoted the sources as saying that "Lebanon has practically declared that it is responsible for any attack by Hizbullah, and that acting against Lebanon — in case of war with that party — was on the table of discussion" for Israel.
"In case of another war, it will be easier for the army to win a battle against a state than to win it against a terrorist organization," an Israeli military source said.
On his part, the former deputy leader of the Israeli internal front during the July 2006 war Ayal Ben Raufen said that "the Lebanese government makes way and gives legitimacy for the dangerous buildup of Hizbullah”s power" against Israel.
He added: "In case of war, Israel has a clear address: Lebanon. That has to be explained to the entire world."