Hebron 'Operation' or Ongoing Occupation: Israel's Latest Land Grab Maneuver
📰 THE STORY: The New Arab reports that the Israeli army has launched an 'operation' in Hebron, leading to the detention of dozens of Palestinians across the West Bank, framed as security measures against 'wanted individuals.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Hebron, a city with immense religious and historical significance for both Palestinians and Jews, has been under brutal
Israeli military occupation since 1967. Following the 1994 Ibrahimi Mosque massacre by Baruch Goldstein, the city was bizarrely divided into H1 (Palestinian Authority control) and H2 (Israeli military control, where 800 settlers live amidst 30,000 Palestinians). This division has enabled rampant settler violence, military checkpoints, and severe movement restrictions, turning significant parts of
the city into a ghost town. These 'operations' are routine, designed to consolidate control, deter resistance, and expand settlements. Double Standard: Imagine any other nation's military routinely 'operating' within cities they claim are not theirs, arresting dozens of its residents arbitrarily, and sealing off neighborhoods for extended periods. The international community, particularly Western
governments, would condemn it as a gross violation of sovereignty and human rights. Yet, when Israel does it in the 'Occupied West Bank,' it's framed as a legitimate 'security operation,' despite being a clear act of belligerent occupation and collective punishment. The US provides $3.8 billion annually in military aid to Israel, directly subsidizing these 'operations.' Follow the Money: The