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Article was taken down but archived version still available here: https://archive.is/fSam8

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It is not just about Hezbollah. I guess the article was too revealing for JPost to keep up.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Here's the Internet Wayback Machine archived version to once again prove that once something's on the internet it's never really deleted. The author talks about conquering and claiming Lebanon as land promised to "Greater Israel" and a lot more:

"This term refers to the concept of the biblical boundaries of the Land of Israel as promised to the Jewish people in various parts of the Torah. It is often associated with the land described in the Covenant with Avraham (Brit Bein HaBetarim), which stretches from the "River of Egypt" (interpreted by some as the Nile or a smaller river in Sinai) to the Perat River. This expansive region includes parts of modern-day Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq."

The article finishes by saying:

"War and Conquest: The concept of milchemet mitzvah (a commanded war) includes conquering certain territories that were promised in the Torah. If new land is identified as part of the biblical borders, there may be halachic discussions about the obligation to conquer and settle it.

The River Perat, commonly identified with the Euphrates River, is situated in the Middle East. It flows through several countries, including Turkey, Syria, and Iraq, before emptying into the Persian Gulf. In biblical contexts, the Euphrates River is often mentioned as a significant boundary in the promises made to the Jewish people regarding the Land of Israel.

If one looks at a map, they will be astounded by how far north this river extends and how vast the Land of Israel truly is. While we may not be able to reclaim all of it in our time, Hashem will surely return it to us soon."