Israeli invasion of Lebanon could be worse than 1982, warn European officials

Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:32 Israel’s offensive risks a protracted war as Hezbollah resists in the south An Israeli tank manoeuvers on the Israeli side of the Lebanese-Israeli border, 12 March 2026 (Reuters) Off Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon is drawing parallels with its 1982 campaign, and could prove even worse as it becomes more protracted, European officials told Middle East Eye. For many Lebanese, the broad scope of Israel’s military campaign in recent weeks al