Syria Has Shown That Stop the War UK is Not Fit for Purpose
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The looming war in Lebanon
Following the defeat of Isis in Syria and Iraq, the war machine in the Middle East is rapidly shifting its focus onto a new flashpoint. Having forced a resignation of the Lebanese Prime Minister, the Saudis and Israel appear to be preparing for war against Iran’s ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.
This partial shift of focus does not mean that the war in Syria is over. But the failure of the intervention in Syria to defeat Assad is increasing the resolve of the Saudis and of Israel to strengthen their grip on the region by defeating Iran's other ally Hezbollah. Donald Trump's backing is encouraging these belligerent moves.
Israel's military leadership has been talking of huge aerial bombardment against Hezbollah, which would lead to great casualties. This c...