On 5 December, a loud bang broke the calm on Lebanon's southern border. An artillery shell flew from the direction of Israel and hit a Lebanese army post directly, killing one soldier and wounding three. It was the worst border clash since the 2006 war between Israel and Allah in Lebanon.
However, it was surprising that the IDF issued an apology shortly after the incident, saying that the Lebanese army was not the target of their attack, that they were sorry for the incident, and that they would investigate it. This is very rare in the history of Israel.
Israel has always taken a tough and arrogant stance towards its neighboring hostile countries, and has never easily admitted its mistakes and apologized. So why did Israel make such an unusual move this time?Is their apology sincere, or is there something else going on?
One might argue that Israel's apology was an attempt to de-escalate tensions and avoid triggering a larger conflict. After all, Lebanon is Israel's neighbor and the stronghold of Allah. Allah is Israel's sworn enemy, possessing a large number of rockets and missiles capable of posing a serious threat to Israeli cities and bases. If war breaks out between Israel and Lebanon, it will not benefit either side and will only cause unnecessary loss of life and property.
However, this perception is not in keeping with Israel's usual style. Israel has never been afraid of war and does not care about the feelings of others. They only care about their own safety and interests, and only listen to their own will. They see themselves as God's chosen people and have the right to occupy and control the lands and resources of other nations.
The way they treat their enemies is a tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye, and they never show mercy. Their military strength is also enough to make them confident and arrogant. They have the support of the United States, and they also have the deterrence of nuclear **. They will not change their attitudes and strategies just because of a "mistakenly bombing".
Another possible explanation is that Israel's apology was an attempt to divert attention and cover up its true purpose. Israel may have deliberately bombed Lebanese posts and then deliberately apologized to create a false illusion of peace and goodwill to let Lebanon and the international community let their guard down, thus paving the way for its own larger-scale military action. Israel may be testing the reaction of Lebanon and Allah, or preparing for its next move.
Israel's next move could be a full-scale attack on Lebanon or a pre-emptive strike against Iran. Iran is Israel's biggest threat and a major supporter of Allah. Iran has been developing nuclear weapons and has been supporting and nurturing anti-Israel forces in the Middle East.
Israel is always looking for opportunities to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities and weaken Iran's influence. If Israel attacks Iran, Lebanon and Allah will certainly take Iran's side and retaliate against Israel. So, Israel may be removing the Lebanese threat before attacking Iran.
Another possible explanation is that Israel's apology is an attempt to cover up its own internal contradictions and stabilize its own political situation. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing an unprecedented political crisis.
He has been charged with suspicion, fraud and abuse of power and has been indicted and could face imprisonment. His political allies also began to turn their backs on him, demanding his resignation. His political opponents are also actively uniting, trying to form a new ** to take his place. His approval rating is also declining, and the public's dissatisfaction with him is also increasing.
Netanyahu may have deliberately provoked the conflict with Lebanon in order to divert the attention of the people, to consolidate his power, and to show his leadership. Then, he deliberately apologized, showing his reason and restraint in an attempt to win the support and trust of the people. He may be using nationalist and patriotic sentiments to rally his supporters, to confront his enemies, and to sustain his political survival.
To sum up, Israel's apology, for whatever purpose, is not to be trusted. Israel's apology is not based on sincerity, but out of ploy. Israel's apology is not for peace, but for war. Israel's apology is not for someone else's.
So we cannot be fooled by Israel's apology. We need to remain sober and vigilant, and we must see clearly the true face and ambitions of Israel. We have to remember that Israel's apology is just a mask of hypocrisy that hides the heart of a **. Lebanese Allah