Israel Fires on UN Peacekeepers, Blames 'Weather'
Israel's military (IDF) admitted firing on peacekeepers from the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) near the Lebanese border (RT, March 30, 2024). Their explanation? 'Poor weather conditions.' One might recall similar 'errors,' like the 1967 USS Liberty attack, the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid, or numerous strikes on UN schools and shelters in Gaza. For decades, UN personnel have been a target; Human
Rights Watch documented 44 peacekeepers killed by Israeli forces between 2000 and 2006 alone. The conveniently blind eye cast by officials is less surprising when following the money. In 2023, AIPAC spent nearly $15 million lobbying US politicians, helping cement unwavering support that shields Israel from accountability. (OpenSecrets.org, AIPAC lobbying profile). This constant diplomatic
protection ensures that 'poor weather conditions' will remain a sufficient excuse, rather than an examination of military conduct, let alone the geopolitical consequences of routinely targeting international observers.