Iran Slams Killing While US Remains Shocked (Again)
The New Arab dutifully reports Iran's condemnation of Israel for the alleged killing of Hezbollah military chief, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, highlighting the 'cowardly assassination.' The narrative implies this is an isolated incident. Yet, this alleged strike follows a well-worn playbook: surgical (or not so surgical) strikes on perceived enemies, often met with international hand-wringing before the
'cycle of violence' continues unchecked. Recall Israel's 2006 Lebanon war, which began with similar cross-border incidents escalating into a full-blown conflict. While Tehran issues statements, Western capitals will likely offer rhetorical denouncements followed by continued military aid to Israel. For instance, the US recently approved another $14.5 billion in aid to Israel in November 2023,
while simultaneously calling for 'calm' in the region. How many more 'military chiefs' need to be eliminated before the 'international community' acknowledges this isn't just a cycle, but a consistent strategy of provocation underwritten by billions in tax dollars? (Apparently, endless).