Netanyahu Orders Broader Invasion of Southern Lebanon, US Funds Continue
On March 29, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commanded an expansion of military operations deep into southern Lebanon. This directive follows weeks of intensifying cross-border exchanges, pushing the conflict zone further north and displacing thousands of Lebanese civilians already living under precarious conditions. The Israeli Ministry of Defense confirmed that ground forces and
air assets have been deployed to target areas previously considered outside the immediate scope of their operations, signaling a significant escalation. Mainstream outlets like The New Arab report this strictly as an Israeli initiative, framing the United States’ role primarily as a diplomatic arbiter or, at most, a distant supporter. They omit the critical detail that this expanded military
action is enabled by a consistent and massive flow of US taxpayer dollars. The Biden administration recently approved another $14.5 billion in military aid to Israel, part of a larger $95 billion package, despite the ongoing destruction and increasing civilian casualties. This financial infusion does not merely support Israel; it directly funds its operations, making the US a key partner in this
widening conflict. This pattern of US enablement is not new. In 1982, during Israel's invasion of Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 18,000 Lebanese and Palestinian civilians, US-supplied F-15s and F-16s were extensively used. Despite widespread condemnation, including from the United Nations, the US continued its military and economic assistance, framing the conflict as a