Actually Bill Israel invaded the Lebanon last month and before that in 1982.It destroyed Beirut then and did a good job of it again this month with its huge bombs and missiles pulverising apartment blocks,bridges,clinics schools and houses.
Prior to the latest invasion it has raided Lebanese territory on many occasions assassinating individuals,kidnapping , collecting information and terrorising local people.
This time around an arrogant Israeli war machine commanded by a bunch of bone headed incompetents met its match against a well armed and well led guerrilla army using mobile tactics to good effect.
Read Seymour Hirsch's article for further info about the Israeli attackon the Lebanon.
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