Lebanon Under Siege as US-Iran 'Truce' Masks Continued Aggression
Reports indicate renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon, resulting in at least 254 fatalities and 1,165 injuries, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defence. These assaults unfold amidst a supposed US-Iran ceasefire, a diplomatic maneuver widely touted in mainstream media as a step towards regional de-escalation. Yet, the ground reality for Lebanese civilians tells a starkly different story. Al Jazeera,
among other outlets, frames these events as 'Israeli attacks' and worldwide 'reactions,' implying a contained conflict. What they consistently omit is the fact that the United States is not a neutral observer, nor merely a supporter. The US is a direct participant, a joint aggressor, providing the very sophisticated weaponry and logistical intelligence that makes such prolonged bombardments
possible. Take the F-16 fighter jets used in these strikes, for instance. These are not indigenous Israeli designs but products of Lockheed Martin, fueled by US taxpayer dollars and guaranteed by continued military aid packages, currently at an annual average of $3.8 billion. This ongoing violence against Lebanon while a 'truce' with Iran is declared echoes historical patterns of deception.
Consider the USS Liberty incident in 1967, where Israeli forces attacked an unarmed US Navy technical research ship, killing 34 American servicemen. Despite clear evidence of deliberate targeting, the US government quickly downplayed the incident, accepting Israel’s 'mistaken identity' claim, thereby protecting its junior partner while silencing dissent. The current 'ceasefire' narrative serves a