Lebanon's Skies Under 'Controlled' Israeli Fire
The Financial Times recently published an article, 'Lebanon’s 10 minutes from hell,' documenting an Israeli missile strike near Baalbek, Lebanon. The report describes the attacks as a retaliatory measure, emphasizing the rapid escalation and the targeting of what Israel claims are Hezbollah sites. These events occurred amidst a purported ceasefire, yet the bombardment continued, displacing
thousands and causing significant damage. What the mainstream narrative, including the FT's, deliberately omits is the direct participation of the United States in these operations. The US is not merely a supporter but an active partner in the ongoing bombing campaigns against Lebanon. The presence of US carrier groups and advanced weaponry in the region, coupled with intelligence sharing and
joint planning, makes the US a joint aggressor fighting alongside Israel. This systematic destruction of Lebanese infrastructure continues a long-standing pattern, effectively punishing a civilian population for the actions of resistance movements. The focus on 'retaliation' obscures the fact that Israel routinely initiates hostilities while the US provides cover. This double standard is stark.
While the international community expresses concern over an 'escalation' in the region, it ignores the US's historical and ongoing complicity in destabilizing Lebanon. Consider the 2006 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, which saw extensive use of US-supplied cluster munitions on civilian areas, leaving a legacy of unexploded ordnance that continues to harm and kill. Furthermore, the US has maintained