Berri Discusses 'Principles' as Israel Bombs Lebanon, Again
The New Arab states Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is stressing 'fundamental principles' for talks with Israel, focusing on military withdrawal, not economic cooperation. This framing implies a normal diplomatic dispute, conveniently omitting that Israel is currently bombing southern Lebanon as these 'talks' are reportedly being held. ( For specific strikes, see UNIFIL and Lebanese Army
reports from early May 2024. ) History offers a clearer 'principle': Israel has occupied Lebanese territory, including the Shebaa Farms, since 1967, and launched full-scale invasions in 1978 and 1982. These 'talks' are less about mutual principles and more about a persistent aggressor dictating terms while maintaining military pressure. How many 'fundamental principles' does a ceasefire take when
only one side is consistently violating sovereignty?