Lebanon Army 'Disarms' Hezbollah, US Funds Meanwhile Flow
According to Al Jazeera, the Lebanese army announced it has established a 'state monopoly on arms' in the south, carefully avoiding the word 'Hezbollah.' This 'disarmament' conveniently coincides with escalating tensions and increased US military aid to Lebanon, aimed at bolstering the official army against perceived Iranian influence. Historically, such declarations often precede further
destabilization, as seen in countless conflict zones where US interests are involved. While Beirut performs this delicate diplomatic dance, the US Congress continues to greenlight aid packages that, as OpenSecrets data reveals, are often shepherded through by politicians heavily backed by groups like AIPAC. One might ask if 'disarming' non-state actors is less about Lebanese sovereignty and more
about creating a more 'manageable' proxy landscape for regional power plays. The US (funded partly by American taxpayers and significant lobbying dollars) seems content to fund both sides of this equation, ensuring a perpetually profitable 'conflict.'