Israel Bombs Syria-Lebanon Crossings: 'Self-Defense' for a History of Aggression
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream news reports detail Israeli airstrikes on four border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, resulting in two deaths in southern Lebanon, with Lebanese officials condemning the attacks as 'systematic aggression' targeting civilians. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This is not an isolated incident but a continuation of Israel's long-standing policy of
violating Lebanese and Syrian sovereignty. In 1982, Israel launched a full-scale invasion of Lebanon, killing an estimated 20,000 people and occupying parts of the country for nearly two decades. The 2006 war saw extensive bombing campaigns and a UN-recorded 33-day assault, and since then, Israeli overflights and smaller incursions have been constant violations of UN Resolution 1701. Double
Standard: Imagine if Syria or Lebanon launched airstrikes into Israel, killing civilians under the guise of interdicting 'weapons transfers.' The international outcry, the immediate invocation of 'terrorism,' and demands for severe UN Security Council action would be instantaneous. Yet, Israel's repeated, lethal incursions into sovereign nations are routinely framed as 'retaliatory' or 'defensive'
by Western governments and media, eliding the fact that it is often the initial aggressor in violating airspace and borders. Follow the Money: The military hardware used in these strikes is overwhelmingly US-made, funded by the $3.8 billion in annual military aid the United States provides to Israel. This consistent flow of taxpayer money directly enables the types of operations reported here.