Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Israel appears to be readying for conflict with Lebanon | Washington Free Beacon

Israel appears to be readying for conflict with Lebanon | Washington Free Beacon: Senior Israeli officials have indicated that the Jewish state is gearing up for a major “war with Lebanon,” according to sources close to the Israeli government.

The Israeli military has reportedly deployed missile defense systems to the northern part of the country, which sits near Lebanon, and has ordered all civilian aircraft to evacuate Haifa airport, the Jewish state’s northernmost air hub.

Senior Israeli officials have warned of an impending conflict in closed-door meetings in Washington, D.C., sources said.