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Time is running out for the tense situation in Lebanon, with Lebanon, with huge foreign debts, facing a possible massive devastating strike by Israel, its international airports emptied and its citizens being evacuated urgently.
Israeli forces are likely to focus on Beirut International Airport because of its alleged possession of Lebanon weapons and ammunition, and the Israel cabinet has approved a plan of action to retaliate against Lebanon.
There are complex reasons behind this, such as Syria's economic difficulties and prominent living problems, and it is not the current priority to wage war against Israel.
The Golan Heights have been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.
Its unique geographical location not only gives it strategic importance, but also makes it a point of contention over water issues.
The attack has caused ripples and refocused the international community on the turbulent Middle East.
Israel's reaction to the attack was unusually strong, and the defense minister publicly threatened to retaliate, which was not only a reassurance of domestic public sentiment, but also a tough statement to the international community.
Lebanon, as a force to be reckoned with in the Middle East, has a complex political background and military capabilities that make the future of this conflict uncertain.
= Israel's Security Cabinet convened an emergency meeting to authorize Netanyahu and Defense Minister Gallant to decide on military action against Lebanon.
This decision marks the official beginning of Israel's path of retaliation.
The next day, the Israel Air Force and drone units carried out precision strikes on southern Lebanon, raining down dozens of shells, causing casualties and property damage on the Lebanese side.
This was just the beginning, as Israel's air strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, where a missile hit a residential building, causing part of it to collapse, killing four innocent civilians and injuring dozens.
This tragedy quickly spread around the world, triggering widespread concern and condemnation from the international community.
In the face of Israel's fierce offensive, the Lebanon armed forces quickly went on high alert, not only strengthening the protection of key installations, but also evacuating some civilians to avoid further casualties.
Lebanon caretaker Mikati issued a statement at the first time, strongly condemning Israel's attacks on civilian targets and calling on all parties to remain calm, resolve the dispute through diplomatic channels and achieve a sustainable ceasefire.
For his part, Lebanon's Foreign Minister Habib plans to submit a complaint to the United Nations, stressing that any response by the Lebanon armed forces should be premised on avoiding an escalation of the conflict.
In order to ensure the safety of the population, Lebanon also announced a number of emergency measures, including delaying, canceling or suspending some flights in and out of Beirut to reduce potential military threats.
As the situation escalated, Beirut International Airport was in the spotlight, with airlines suspending or adjusting flights to the airport due to safety concerns.
This not only dealt a heavy blow to Lebanon's economy, but also further exacerbated the unease among the population.
What's more, some Western media and politicians began to accuse Beirut International Airport of hiding Lebanon's weapons and ammunition in an attempt to draw the airport into this political vortex.
Israel's top military officials have said publicly that they have no intention of engaging in a full-scale war with Lebanon forces, but have warned that the attack will inevitably trigger a new exchange of fire between the two sides.
This tough and cautious approach reflects Israel's complex mindset in dealing with such crises.
They need to demonstrate their resolve and strength to their own populations, and they must also take into account the reaction of the international community and the trade-off of their own interests.
Israel officials revealed that the airstrike was planned without prior notification to all members of the security cabinet, which further exacerbated divisions and tensions within Israel's political circles.
As Lebanon's neighbor and Lebanon's ally, Syria has been unusually low-key in this crisis.
There are many reasons for Syria's immobility: the special relationship between Syria and Lebanon makes Syria have to be cautious in its actions, and Syria itself faces the dilemma of limited military strength, economic difficulties, and prominent livelihood problems.
After weighing the pros and cons, Syria chose to remain silent and wait and see, United States as one of the important forces in the Middle East, its attitude has an important impact on the development of the situation.
In this crisis, United States' position has been ambiguous and even contradictory.
United States officials pay lip service to not wanting the situation to escalate, but they fully support Israel's military action in practice.
The United States also synchronized air strikes with the United Kingdom against the Houthis in Yemen, a double standard that has aroused widespread doubts and criticism from the international community.
At home, the United States people have also shown strong dissatisfaction and protest against this policy.
They believe that United States should uphold the principles of neutrality and impartiality and promote peace and stability in the Middle East through diplomatic means, instead of blindly favoring Israel and aggravating regional tensions.
France President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Israel's Netanyahu at the first time, where he strongly condemned the rocket attack and urged Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.
Iran and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have expressed strong dissatisfaction and warnings against Israel's military action.
They considered Israel's acts of aggression to be a source of instability in the region and warned Israel that it must bear the consequences of its actions.
The United Nations, as an important body of the international community, was also quick to intervene in the crisis.
Despite the international community's general call for peace and stability, the future of the Middle East remains fraught with uncertainties and challenges.
The grievances between Israel and Lebanon are deeply rooted and cannot be completely resolved in a short period of time.
The intervention of the United States and other external forces has made the situation more complicated and sensitive, and peace has always been the common aspiration and pursuit of the people in the Middle East.
It is only through dialogue and negotiation that a fundamental way to resolve disputes can be found, and what they would prefer to see is a life of peace and tranquility.
They longed to be away from the haze of war and enjoy the happiness and tranquility that peace brings.
Although the road to peace in the Middle East is long and full of challenges, as long as we have firm faith and work together, we will surely be able to usher in the dawn of peace.