Israel Strikes Lebanon, Media Explains 'Self-Defense' (Again)
The New Arab confirms an Israeli strike killed one person in South Lebanon, with the Israeli military claiming to have hit 'Hezbollah targets' after alleged violations. This narrative is a rerun of a well-worn script. For decades, Israel's 'self-defense' actions have consistently resulted in disproportionate civilian casualties in neighboring countries. Remember the 2006 Lebanon War, where over
1,000 Lebanese, mostly civilians, died? Or the countless incursions before and since? This isn't breaking news; this is history repeating itself, meticulously documented by groups like Amnesty International, yet consistently framed as isolated incidents. Instead of genuinely questioning these repeated 'retaliations' that perpetually escalate regional tensions (and civilian death tolls), mainstream
media often parrot the 'terrorist targets' claim as if it absolves all responsibility for civilian lives lost. (How many 'terrorist targets' turn out to be homes, farms, or cars carrying families?) The U.S., meanwhile, continues to greenlight weaponry from cluster bombs to F-35s to a client state that regularly violates international law. One might wonder who truly benefits from this perpetual
state of regional instability.