Haaretz says 'Israel' expands occupation under “sacred security”
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- 'Israel' expands occupation in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza under the guise of “sacred security,” says Haaretz.
- Analyst says settlements and militias deepen insecurity while state law and democracy weaken.
'Israeli' media outlet Haaretz published a sharp critique of 'Israel’s' evolving territorial policies, describing a shift from temporary security measures to a permanent expansionist agenda.
Zvi Bar’el, Middle East analyst for the paper, argues that 'Israel' no longer treats internationally recognized borders as fixed. Instead, the country sees them as provisional, seeking continuous territorial growth.
Expansion Across Lebanon and Syria
Bar’el highlights 'Israel’s' gradual push in southern Lebanon, where new settlements are planned to establish a lasting presence. In Syria, 'Israel' refuses to withdraw from strategic areas such as Quneitra province in the south, preparing for potential annexation.
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Despite heavy 'Israeli' operations, Bar’el says Lebanon will not become safer. Hezbollah maintains a sophisticated arsenal of rockets, mines, and explosive devices capable of inflicting severe losses on 'Israeli' forces.
Gaza and West Bank Control
In Gaza, 'Israel' now controls roughly half the territory while continuing to expand. In the West Bank, armed militias, supported by the 'Israeli' army, operate to advance what Bar’el calls “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians. He likens these groups to Lebanese and Iraqi militias that operate under state protection but pursue independent political and military agendas.
Ideological Roots
Bar’el links this expansionist approach to Prime Minister 'Israeli' Benjamin Netanyahu’s ideology. He contrasts 'Israel’s' permanent occupation with US President Donald Trump’s temporary territorial tactics, noting that 'Israel' treats annexation as a “sacred” mission rather than a short-term strategy.
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The analyst says that 'Israel' is moving toward a dark future where the rule of law erodes, media is controlled, and fear governs society, all while expansion continues with US support shielding Netanyahu from accountability.
