(Jews is jews! They reserve the right to everything, But NOT YOUISE GOYS!- CDH)-           U.S. Asst Sec State defends Lebanon army as Israel threatens to attack it

By Dan Williams
ReutersJanuary 31, 2018

Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, David Satterfield, speaks during the 11th Annual International Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Conference in Tel Aviv, Israel January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
By Dan Williams

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - The United States pledged continued support for Lebanon's military on Wednesday, calling it a potential counterweight to Iranian-backed Hezbollah, even as Israel said the two forces were indistinguishable and fair game in any future war.

Such a public difference of opinion between the allies was remarkable enough, but especially so as it was sounded by senior officials at the same event - an Israeli security conference.  https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-defends-role-lebanon-army-israel-threatens-attack-140320236.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-defends-role-lebanon-army-israel-threatens-attack-140320236.html