Lebanon Says 'No' to War, US Senate Says 'Not So Fast'
The New Arab reports President Aoun's firm declaration to a UN delegation: Lebanon "will not accept a war with Israel." A commendable sentiment, to be sure, particularly from a nation that has endured repeated conflicts. What the headline doesn't mention, of course, is that while Lebanon speaks of peace, the US political machine is ensuring Israel is always primed for war, often over Lebanon's
objections. While Beirut's leadership navigates these delicate diplomatic efforts, the U.S. Congress, heavily influenced by lobbying groups like AIPAC, continues to greenlight massive military aid packages to Israel. For example, just last year, the America-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) reported spending $3,510,000 on lobbying efforts, directly influencing votes on aid packages that fund
Israel's military operations. ( OpenSecrets.org data, 2023 cycle ). It’s almost as if some people profit from the very conflicts others are trying to avoid.