Israel Destroys Ceasefire, Cites Hezbollah's 'Rebuilding' Efforts
Israel launched 'heavy airstrikes' on southern Lebanon, again, after issuing evacuation orders and alleging Hezbollah is 'trying to rebuild military capabilities.' This, Al-Monitor notes, comes despite a year-old ceasefire agreement. It's almost as if 'rebuilding capabilities' is defined as 'existing,' especially when you're a non-state actor facing a regional military superpower and its steadfast
American backer. This narrative isn't new; Netanyahu's government has recycled the 'existential threat' justification for actions against Lebanon for decades, notably in 2006 and repeatedly through various 'operations.' Meanwhile, the Biden administration, fresh off mourning Israeli casualties, continues to greenlight weaponry from cluster bombs to F-35s. When does a ceasefire become more than
just a pause before the next pre-emptive strike, especially when one side's existence is constantly framed as provocation?