r/InternationalNews • u/speakhyroglyphically • Nov 03 '24

Opinion/Analysis Why isn't Lebanon declaring war on Israel?

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u/Healthy_Draw_2366 Nov 03 '24

Lebanon's army is in a sorry state; they do not have parity with Israel's firepower or outside political support. Fighting a war against Israel would be akin to suicide. There is also no need to bring up their economic woes since that is universally known. Seriously, their best bet is to incorporate Hezbollah into their army, but that doesn't solve other issues.

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u/umbertea Nov 03 '24

I trust the leb army more than I trust the dogs of iran

To do what? Defend the country?

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u/modernDayKing Nov 03 '24

Def not that

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u/Healthy_Draw_2366 Nov 03 '24

They're haram to keep indoors as pets but not haram for protection and such.

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u/TheOrchidsAreAlright Nov 03 '24

Ah ok. According to this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/iran/s/4uEirINrCO

It's not at all common to have them

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u/mkzw211ul Nov 03 '24

That thread says the opposite. Iranians have dogs, though strictly speaking they should stay outdoors.