The initial offensive started on the same day the long-negotiated ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah took effect. West Jerusalem reluctantly agreed to the ceasefire earlier in the week, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to "respond forcefully" to any violations on the part of Hezbollah.
Theo 1 points 5 months ago
The Oded Yinon plan pretty much lays it out.