Pope's Visit Coincides With Familiar Israeli 'Escalation'
Al-Monitor reports on Pope Leo's visit to Lebanon, framed against fears of a 'restart' of war with Israel. This narrative conveniently skips the fact that for many in the region, conflict with Netanyahu's governments rarely 'starts' or 'stops' as much as it oscillates between varying degrees of violence. Remember 2006, when Israel bombarded Lebanon? What followed was not peace but a simmering,
frequently 'escalating' conflict, often fueled by US military aid. For instance, in 2023 alone, the US allocated $3.8 billion in military assistance to Israel, facilitating this perpetual 'escalation.' One might wonder if the Pope’s timing is purely divine, or if the consistent 'escalations' are simply the background noise of US-funded regional dominance, ensuring that any peace is always on
Israel's terms. How many times can a conflict 'restart' before we admit it never actually ended for the affected populations? Apparently, until the media decides to call it something else.