Lebanon and Israel 'Talks' Resume as Israel Raids Continue
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun says talks with Israel are set to resume, a claim dutifully reported by The New Arab. How quaint. The article, almost as an afterthought, mentions Israeli raids hitting southern Lebanon 'on Thursday, continuing to violate a ceasefire reached in November 2024.' One might wonder how productive 'talks' can be when one party is still launching attacks and ignoring
existing ceasefires. Is this the new 'negotiating posture'? This isn't just a Lebanese issue; it's a recurring Israeli blueprint. Historically, calls for 'talks' often coincide with increased pressure tactics. We've seen this cycle before, masquerading as diplomacy while laying siege to Palestinian towns or expanding settlements. Perhaps the global community is meant to applaud the pursuit of
'dialogue' while quietly overlooking the ongoing military harassment. It certainly provides good cover for continued aid to Israel, despite its documented violations of international law, doesn't it?