Countering the fallacy of the buffer zoneTerritorial buffers rarely, if ever, deliver the peace and security their advocates promise. In an era when ballistic missiles and drones can hit distant strategic targets with growing accuracy, the idea of a protective buffer zone is not just faulty; it is nonsense. And in the West Bank, Israel has long insisted that it must keep the Jordan Valley west of the river as a buffer zone in any peace deal. Moreover, by pushing to occupy even more land, Israel risks turning local civilians into frontline targets. At the same time, by occupying southern Lebanon, Israeli soldiers themselves will be closer to Hezbollah fighters, and thus in greater danger.

Source: Bangkok Post April 10, 2026 00:16 UTC