Israel Reinforces Syrian Occupation, Media Finds It 'News'
The New Arab reports Israeli forces continuing incursions and fortifying military outposts in Syria's Quneitra. What's often missing from such headlines is that these 'outposts' are part of an illegal occupation that began in 1967, expanded in 1981 with annexation, and has been condemned by multiple UN resolutions. It appears some outlets only find these incursions newsworthy when the
fortifications get an upgrade, not when the occupation violates sovereignty. One might wonder if similar 'fortification' by any other nation would be reported as an act of aggression, rather than a geopolitical maneuver. This continuous expansion into internationally recognized Syrian territory is rarely framed as what it is: a sustained violation of international law, perpetually underwritten by
US taxpayer dollars and diplomatic cover.