Israel's 'Border Control' by Bombing: A Familiar Imperial Script
📰 THE STORY: Al-Monitor reports that Israel claims to have struck four border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, asserting they were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons. The article presents this as a straightforward military action against a 'militant group' following earlier strikes in Lebanon by the Israeli military. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: Israel has been
violating Lebanese and Syrian sovereignty for decades. The 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon resulted in an estimated 20,000 deaths and led to a prolonged occupation of southern Lebanon. More recently, Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Syria since 2011, often targeting infrastructure under the guise of hitting Iranian or Hezbollah assets, significantly undermining Syrian stability
following years of Western-backed proxy conflict. Double Standard: Imagine the global outcry if Syria or Lebanon launched airstrikes deep inside Israeli territory, claiming they were targeting 'smuggling routes' or 'terrorist bases.' The language would immediately shift from 'strikes' to 'aggression' or 'act of war.' When Western allies, particularly Israel, engage in such actions, they are framed
as 'defensive,' while the targets, often sovereign nations, are denied their right to self-defense or even to control their own borders. This brazen disregard for international law is consistently normalized by mainstream outlets. Follow the Money: The military-industrial complex in the U.S. and Israel profits immensely from perpetual regional instability. Israel receives over $3.8 billion