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It's likely better equipped, armed, and ready now than then. Nonetheless, Israel likely wants a longstanding grievance resolved.
It also covets Lebanon's 20-mile stretch from its border to the Litani River. At issue are considerable water resources and offshore oil and gas.
The Tamar and Leviathan gas fields contain an estimated 25 trillion cubic feet supply as well as four billion or more barrels of oil. A prize this great exceeds any revenge benefit, but in a nation addicted to militarism and belligerence, both issues matter.
Official reports leave another issue unaddressed. Israel faces internal unrest. Most Israelis have longstanding social injustice grievances. Nationwide protests persist. People demand relief from unaffordable housing prices and eroding benefits.
Promises made were broken. Public rage grows. What better way to diffuse it than by hyping an alleged terrorist threat.
Expect a continued drumbeat to heighten fear, blame Iran and Hezbollah, and perhaps use the Bulgarian incident to attack Lebanon ahead of a possible war on Iran.
Who can know for sure what Israel plans. Given its history, anything is possible.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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