[digging]

> The positions in this war are not equal.

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm saying. Israel is one of the most powerful nations on Earth, Hezbollah is not even close. I don't think genocide is an appropriate response to the hatred of a much, much weaker enemy.

[raxxorraxor]

Hezbollah is a militia and has more manpower and equipment than the Lebanese army. They get high tech supplies from allies like Iran and they have more military power than a lot of the surrounding countries, who also fear them for that reason.

They aren't a civilian force and they are a serious military threat, especially with the backing of Iran.

[pdabbadabba]

> I don't think genocide is an appropriate response to the hatred of a much, much weaker enemy.

I'd challenge you to provide a reasonable argument that Israel is committing genocide in Lebanon.

[digging]

Sorry, I meant that I don't believe they are, but I believe they would if it became opportune. And I'm not aware of any indication otherwise; it can be assumed they would choose against it, but I don't make that assumption.

[ekanes]

Genocide is a term generally related to civilians. Hezbollah has been designated a terrorist organization by the USA.