It Could Happen Here Israel’s Attack on Lebanon
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Mar 25, 2026 
Elia Ayoub, a UK-based Lebanese-Palestinian historian and anti-authoritarian writer, lays out recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon and their human toll. He maps the campaign’s scale, displacement, and infrastructure damage. He examines shifts in Israeli tactics toward domination, the limits of Lebanese and international forces, and the regional risks those policies create.
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Lebanon Escalation Linked To Iran Conflict
- Israel's escalation in Lebanon is tied to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and followed the assassination of Iran's ayatollah, triggering Hezbollah rocket launches.
- Elia Ayoub notes a preexisting 13-month ceasefire already violated mainly by Israel, with UNIFIL logging 15,000+ incidents.
Gaza Model Rhetoric Normalizes Civilian Targeting
- Israeli leaders openly talk about imposing a Gaza-style campaign on Lebanon, using language that normalizes extreme civilian targeting.
- Ayoub cites specific politicians (Gallant, Smotrich) advocating destruction, referencing the 2006 Dahiyeh doctrine as precedent.
Mass Displacement And Infrastructure Targeting In South Lebanon
- At least 20% of Lebanon's population has been displaced amid heavy strikes, with South Lebanon targeted to sever it from the rest of the country.
- Ayoub emphasizes repeated displacement cycles dating back to 2006 and earlier occupations.
