Israel Plans 'Limited Offensive' on Lebanon, Says Israeli Media
When Israeli media signals a 'limited offensive' in Lebanon, the world should probably dust off its 'full-scale invasion' bingo card. This isn't the first time 'limited' has done some heavy lifting. Recall the 2006 'limited' war that displaced a million Lebanese and killed over 1,000 civilians. Or how the 'limited' blockade of Gaza has now lasted 17 years. These pronouncements often follow months
of U.S. congressional approval for further military aid. Just last year, Senators like Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), whose campaigns have received millions from pro-Israel PACs over their careers (source: OpenSecrets.org), were vocal proponents of expediting aid. One might wonder if the 'limited' nature refers to the scope of U.S. dissent, not the damage to Lebanon.