Israeli forces fire artillery shells into southern Lebanon
Al JazeeraAPR 2022
This isn't the first time Lebanon has been used as a base of operations for Palestinian terrorist groups seeking to attack northern Israel. The Lebanese government must take responsibility for provocations that occur on its territory, and the Lebanese Armed Forces must take action against Palestinian militancy on its border.
Israel's response to a lone unguided rocket was unnecessary and a dangerous escalation. Even international authorities involved in peacekeeping operations in the Middle East agree that the Israeli shelling was disproportionate. Israel has a long history of overreacting to minor provocations, and this case is no different.