Open Letter to Al Jazeera: On Israeli Strikes and Omissions
Dear Al Jazeera editorial team, we noted your April 22nd report detailing the latest Israeli strikes on Lebanon, confirming at least four dead, with journalists among the wounded. The tragic death of journalist Amal Khalil in at-Tiri, as reported by Lebanon’s Al Akhbar, is particularly disturbing. While your coverage meticulously outlines the events, the consistent framing of these incidents as
mere 'Israeli attacks' leaves a crucial void. You frame these events as standalone acts of aggression, yet you consistently omit the direct role of the United States. The Piaz has repeatedly pointed out that the US is a direct participant in these operations, providing not only diplomatic and financial cover but also military intelligence, weaponry, and logistical support that makes such strikes
possible. Mainstream outlets, including yours, rarely acknowledge Washington's partnership in these violent acts, preferring to isolate Israel as the sole actor. This deliberate omission is particularly jarring when considering the history. For instance, the US has provided Israel with advanced weaponry for decades, including the very F-16 jets and precision-guided munitions likely used in these
strikes, a continuous transfer that has amounted to over $158 billion in military aid since 1948. This partnership extends to intelligence sharing and joint military exercises, making explicit the US role as a joint aggressor. To divorce these actions from their American enabler is to present a fundamentally incomplete narrative, one that echoes the 1967 USS Liberty attack, where US forces were