The history of one conflict.

10 years ago, on July 12, 2006, Israel launched an anti-terrorist operation against militants of Hezbollah organization. The reason for the attack was the provocation of the Lebanese terrorists who committed the rocket attack on border areas of Israel, undermined an armoured car of Israeli border guards, killing three and kidnapping two more soldiers.

Militants of Hezbollah demanded the exchange of Israeli soldiers for thousands of Palestinian prisoners. The response was a statement made by Ehud Olmert - Israel's Prime Minister - about the impossibility of any negotiations with terrorists. Olmert also announced that Israel's response to the provocation would be tough: after a few hours the Israeli Air Force launched a massive bombardment of southern Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah, hitting the main backbone roads, destroying roads, bridges, thus significantly immobilized the enemy. At the same time, Israeli tanks entered Lebanon, in response Hezbollah began rocket and mortar attack of Israel. Within a month, terrorists were attacking by fire northern Israel, making hundreds of thousands of Israelis evacuate in the center and south of the country.

The armed conflict lasted for 35 days, as a result of attacks 166 Israelis and over 1,200 Lebanese were killed, more than 1000 Israeli soldiers were wounded. On August 14, it was announced about complete cease-fire, the southern regions of Lebanon were cleared of terrorists and transferred under control of the Lebanese authorities and UN peace-makers. By early October, in the south of Lebanon about 10 thousand Lebanese soldiers and more than 5000 peace-makers were present, Israeli troops left Lebanon.

After the Second Lebanon War, Israel was able to draw the right conclusions and created a unique system of anti-missile defense, which protects residents from strokes.

I must say that many criticize the Israeli defense system, accusing it of lack of preparation for such attacks. But in just 35 days, Israel was able to start and finish the conflict, threatening to escalate into a massive attack by militants, preventing possible terrorist attacks, sabotage and seizure of territory. The Israeli authorities did not negotiate or advise with anyone, checking the correctness of their actions. There was a threat to the lives of Israeli citizens – it was responded adequately. How many victims from the civilian population and the military would be if Israel launched long negotiations? Thousands? Tens of thousands? No one - except the aggressor - is interested in a frozen conflict, undermining political, social and economic stability in the country. Israel understands this very clearly.