AP 'Discovers' Beirut, Forgets Decades of Israeli Strikes
The Associated Press reports Israel's 'first attack in Beirut in months,' framing it as an isolated incident. Yet, for Lebanese, these 'first attacks' are simply the latest chapter in a decades-long saga of Israeli incursions, bombings, and occupations. From the 1982 invasion to the 2006 war—which leveled neighborhoods and infrastructure, not just 'militants'—the pattern is consistent. The AP
mentions Israel's claim Hezbollah is 'trying to rebuild its military capabilities.' This is the same tired script Israeli officials have uttered before every major escalation, conveniently paving the way for further destruction under a pretext of self-defense. One might wonder if the AP has a calendar that only starts noting Israeli aggression once a certain threshold of quiet is breached. The
fact that the strike occurred days before a papal visit, often a diplomatic deterrent, signals either supreme confidence or calculated provocation. How many times will the international community accept the 'militant' justification for actions that consistently harm civilians and destabilize an already fractured region?