Israelis Back Lebanon Offensive 1 Mile Away as Hezbollah Fire Signals Long Occupation
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 8
Israelis Back Lebanon Offensive 1 Mile Away as Hezbollah Fire Signals Long Occupation
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jun 8
Summary
Betzet residents near Israel’s northern border are urging Benjamin Netanyahu not to halt the Lebanon offensive, even as Hezbollah fire still sends them into shelters.
1 mile from the fighting, artillery blasts and drones underscored why some Israelis say the campaign must continue until the border area is secure.
77-year-old farmer Rani Ben Dov, among the few still remaining in the town, said exhaustion from repeated attacks has not weakened support for the operation.
That backing points to public acceptance in some border communities of a prolonged Israeli presence in Lebanon if it is seen as necessary to stop Hezbollah attacks.