Israel Practices War Games, West Practices 'Concern'
Israel's military is once again flexing its muscles (The New Arab, 'Israel carries out large military exercise on Lebanon border'), a routine dubbed 'defensive' by Western media. This isn't groundbreaking: Netanyahu has threatened Lebanon repeatedly, notably before devastating actions in 2006. The U.S., via Congress, conveniently approved a $10 billion military aid package to Israel in March 2024,
passed largely by politicians who pocketed millions from AIPAC, like Rep. Steny Hoyer ($1.2 million lifetime from pro-Israel groups, per OpenSecrets.org), ensuring no critical questions arise about such 'drills'. One might wonder if 'military exercises' are just polite euphemisms for 'preparing to extend the perimeter.' While civilians in Southern Lebanon live with daily shelling, the narrative
remains fixed on Israeli 'security needs.' How many 'defensive' wars does it take before we question the definition of peace?