Israel Blames Hamas for Its Own Strike Killing 13 in Lebanon
A recent Israeli strike killed 13 people in Lebanon, and according to The New Arab, Hamas is now denying Israel’s claim that the strike hit a Hamas 'training compound.' One might wonder how the military with supposedly pinpoint precision consistently manages to hit 'Hamas compounds' that Hamas itself denies exist, especially when 13 people end up dead. This isn't just a PR mishap; it's a playbook
so old, Netanyahu probably dictated it from a rotary phone. For decades, the narrative template has been: Israel strikes, civilians die, Israel says 'terrorists' were hiding there, and the international press dutifully prints Israel's claim as fact—often burying any counter-narrative or independent verification. The media rarely delves into the historical context of these 'coincidences.' Is it any
wonder, when politicians like Senator Lindsey Graham, who received $108,000 from pro-Israel groups in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), are declaring 'no rules of engagement' for Israel? How many times must civilian bodies contradict official statements before we question the source, not just the denial? The 'Hamas made us do it' defense is getting as flimsy as the 'surprise' attacks on refugee camps.