[95919] Criticism in Arab Media Regarding Israeli Policy in Southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip
Criticism of the 'Security Zones' Policy in Israel
According to cumulative reports in קناة המידיין | עاجל, الميادين عراق, بتوقيت بيروت اخبار لبنان والعالم, Lebanesenews24 and Al Mayadeen - قناة الميדיין – media outlets identified with the Axis of Resistance – the Israeli newspaper 'Haaretz' is sharply criticizing Israel's current military strategy. According to the sources, the newspaper argues that "Israel lives in a hostile environment, but cannot ensure security by controlling lands that are not its own and occupying them". Furthermore, the sources quote the claim that "the illusion of 'security belts' has proven that its cost is much higher than its benefit".
Official Announcement on the Continuation of Operations in Southern Lebanon
Conversely, القاهرة الإخبارية AlQahera news, a news agency identified with the Egyptian establishment, reported a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The statement emphasized that Israel will continue military operations in the buffer zone in southern Lebanon with the goal of thwarting Hezbollah threats, destroying infrastructure, and maintaining the 'security zone'.
Additional Reports from the Field
The channel النبطية حاضرة جبل عامل〄 Nabatieh aggregated additional reports from the local and international arena, including:
- In the Gaza Strip: A report on a drone strike in Khan Yunis and the injury of a Palestinian in the Fallujah area near the Jabalia camp, alongside demolition operations carried out by the Israeli army in the Khan Yunis area.
- In the internal Israeli arena: A report on riots in Beit Shemesh by 'Haredi' protesters who blocked roads and set trash cans on fire, and a report according to which Tucker Carlson announced the end of his ties with the Republican Party due to its position regarding Israel.
- In Syria: A report on the entry of Israeli forces into the 'Al-Arada' area in Rif Dimashq/Daraa countryside and observation activities in the Ein Zivan area in Quneitra.