33 Day War: Israel's War on Hezbollah in Lebanon and Its Consequences

by Achcar,Gilbert

• ISBN13: 9781594514098
• ISBN10: 1594514097
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-02-15
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Up to date through the events of October, 2006, this book assesses the causes and consequences of the impact on the recent Middle East war. The authors describe the popular basis of Hezbollah in Lebanon among the Shiites, but also its relation to the country's other religious communities and political forces. They analyze the regional roles of Syria, Iran, and Hamas as well as the politics of the United States and Europe. The book dissects the strategic and political background behind recent actions taken by Israel; the impact of Israel's incursion into Lebanon and effects on Lebanon's population' and the consequences of the war on Israel polity and society. Throughout the years, Lebanon has confirmed its stance as Israel's vietnam: the last war provoked the most serious political earthquake that Israel ever experienced sinse the 1973 "Yom Kippur War."

Author Biography

Gilbert Achcar teaches international politics at the University of Paris Michel Warschawski, a veteran journalist and peace activist, founded the Alternative Information Center in Jerusalem

Table of Contents

Preface: From the Six-Day War to the Thirty-Three-Day War	p. v
Lebanon, from Its Origins to July 12, 2006	p. 1
The Precariousness of the Lebanese State	p. 1
The Civil War, 1975-1990	p. 4
Washington and Paris Versus Tehran and Damascus	p. 6
Lebanon After the Departure of Syrian Troops	p. 10
Israel's Twin Offensives	p. 13
Hezbollah, from Its Origins to July 12, 2006	p. 17
From One Radicalization to Another	p. 17
The Growth and Mutation of Hezbollah	p. 20
Khomeinism Adapted to Lebanese Reality	p. 23
Resistance and Charity	p. 27
The Hostage Taking of July 12, 2006	p. 31
The Thirty-Three-Day War and Its Consequences in Lebanon	p. 37
The Real Aims of Israel's Offensive	p. 37
Taking Over from the Israeli Offensive	p. 40
Resolution 1701	p. 44
Hezbollah's Stance	p. 47
The Continuation of War by Other Means	p. 49
Israel, Between Its "Second Lebanon War" and Its Participation in Washington's "Global War"	p. 55
The Israeli Side's Stated Aims	p. 55
Israel in Washington's "Global War"	p. 59
"Civilization War"	p. 62
Military Failure	p. 64
Neoliberal War	p. 69
Antiwar Movements	p. 73
After War, Crisis	p. 76
Conclusion: The Sinking Ship of U.S. Imperial Designs	p. 83
Cowboy Diplomacy	p. 84
Gulliver and the Lilliputians	p. 87
Israel to the Rescue	p. 90
The Side Effects of Colonial Wars	p. 93
Notes	p. 97
Index	p. 105
About the Authors	p. 114
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