Another Israeli Strike on Lebanon: Shocking, Says Media That Forgot 2006
Another day, another video-captured strike devastates a Lebanese town. Al Jazeera, like many outlets, calls it 'another devastating' event. But the shock value quickly fades when one recalls Israel's consistent targeting of its northern neighbor, including the 2006 Lebanon War that leveled infrastructure, displaced millions, and used cluster bombs extensively – weapons the U.S. has since supplied
again. (OpenSecrets.org shows AIPAC spent $4.2 million lobbying Congress in 2023 alone to ensure such military aid flows freely.) U.S. politicians, many backed by significant pro-Israel lobbying dollars, routinely approve military aid while tutting about 'regional stability.' It's a marvel of rhetorical gymnastics: fund the fire, then express concern about the blaze. How many 'devastating strikes'
does it take before we question the definition of 'ally' or challenge the politicians enabling this perpetual conflict?