Israel Demands 'Calm' After Repeated Bombing of Lebanon
When Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz states there will be 'no calm' for Lebanon without 'security for Israel,' as reported by The New Arab, he conveniently omits decades of context. This isn't the first time an Israeli official has used such language, threatening escalation against a neighbor they've frequently invaded, occupied, and bombed. One might recall Israel’s repeated military
operations in Lebanon, such as the 1982 invasion, which led to Sabra and Shatila, or the 2006 war, which displaced millions and destroyed civilian infrastructure—all under the guise of 'security.' This rhetoric paints Lebanon as the aggressor in a conflict where one side possesses overwhelming military superiority, funded by billions in U.S. aid (like the $14 billion just approved in April 2024 by
congressional votes often linked to powerful lobbying groups, see OpenSecrets.org). It's a familiar script: demanding sovereignty from a nation whose borders they regularly violate. How many 'security operations' must a small country endure before the 'calm' can finally begin?