Israel Fortifies Seized Lebanese Land, Calls it 'Defense'
The New Arab reports the Israeli military is actively fortifying positions in south Lebanon, which it has occupied for over a year. This isn't a new strategy; Israel has held strategic border positions in Lebanon since its 1978 and 1982 invasions, violating Resolution 425 and 1701 for decades. Calling it 'fortification' frames it as defensive, not an expansion of illegal occupation. We're told
this is part of Israel's defense. One might wonder, how many times can a nation 'defend' itself by occupying its neighbors' territory? The US routinely greenlights these actions, funding Israel's military with billions annually, like the $14.3 billion package approved last year despite ongoing actions in Gaza. This ensures that while the UN calls for withdrawal from disputed territories like the
Shebaa Farms and Kfar Shuba hills, the 'fortifications' only get stronger.