>>>>Israel claims to be disarming Hezbollah, but the width and breadth of the strikes makes it appear that they are punishing Lebanon for not disarming them.
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>>>I read an article in the NY Times within the past few days that seemed to also indicate this, so it could be a credible assertion. It's difficult to tell exactly what the Israeli motivations are without being on the inside, but I think that is a mistake if that's what they are doing. On one hand, Lebanon has allowed Hezbollah to openly operate in southern Lebanon. On the other, I don't think the Lebanese government can do much about it, and shouldn't be punished because of it.
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>>Agreed.
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>And just to add... the Israeli are using cluster bombs:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5213026.stm

I think it would be more humane to use shotguns, crossbows and machetes. Oh and leg-hold traps.