Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has pursued policies that destabilize the Middle East and hinder peace. Its ultimate goal is to incorporate the ancient lands of Palestine into its borders.
This region extends beyond Gaza and the West Bank, reaching from Jordan to Iraq.
In other words, Israel's main objective is to control the area between the Suez Canal and the Euphrates River. The first target on this path is Lebanon.
What does Lebanon mean for the Middle East?
Since ancient times, Beirut has been one of the most strategic cities in the Middle East. From the First Crusade to the present, Beirut has been the first target for powers seeking dominance in the Middle East.
Beirut was the heart of the Phoenicians, one of the superpowers of the ancient world. During the Crusades, controlling Jerusalem was contingent on controlling Beirut.
During the Mamluk period, Beirut was a crucial intersection of the Spice Route, the Silk Road, and Mediterranean trade routes, and under Ottoman rule, it was one of the gateways to Europe. In short, Lebanon is not just a country but the port and gateway of the Middle East to the West.
Is a major war being ignited in the Middle East?
For Israel, Lebanon is both the final stop and the first step towards its ultimate goal. The first act of the brutality that began with the genocide in Gaza will end with an intervention in Lebanon.
The Lebanese have always been allies in the Palestinians' just cause. Lebanon, one of the centers of the Palestine Liberation Organization, has always paid the price for supporting Palestinians with blood.
From the Litani Operation in 1978, Israel has attacked Lebanon five times. The fundamental reason for these attacks has always been Israel's security concerns, and international law was ignored to address these concerns.
For Israel, Lebanon is also the first step towards its goal. For Netanyahu and his circle, the war in Gaza is the spark of the great war predicted in the Torah, with Lebanon being the place where the fuse will be lit.
Is Lebanon just Lebanon? Certainly not. Lebanon is also one of the strategic steps towards the Zionist movement's goal of reaching the promised land. Controlling Lebanon means controlling Syria, which in turn means controlling the corridor connecting the Middle East to the world.
Does Israel pose a threat to the world?
As Israeli armored units advance towards the Lebanese border, Netanyahu and the Israeli War Council pose a significant threat to the world. Israel's justifications for war are becoming increasingly unrestrained.
Acting like a spoiled child, Netanyahu excels at creating excuses. On October 7, he declared Hamas, which was defending its land, a terrorist organization to the world.
Now, using Hezbollah, a democratically elected government, as an excuse, he seeks to regionalize the massacre in Gaza.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has warned that if Netanyahu is not stopped, a great war is imminent.
The steps Türkiye, a symbol of peace and stability in the Middle East, will take in the coming days appear to be the only way to prevent a major catastrophe.
If regional states do not respond to Erdoğan's call, a U.S.-backed Israel could ignite the fuse of a major war in the Middle East.
