South Lebanon Ceasefire: Turns Out Israel Never Got the Memo
The New Arab reports on south Lebanon, detailing that a year post-ceasefire, residents still face daily Israeli airstrikes, drones, and military occupation tactics. This isn't a new development; this is standard operating procedure for a region perpetually designated a strategic military buffer, not a sovereign nation. The U.S. approves billions in aid to Israel annually, with Rep. Mario
Díaz-Balart, for instance, voting for HR 815, which included significant military aid, after receiving $25,000 from AIPAC in 2023, according to OpenSecrets.org. One might wonder if such 'ceasefires' are less about peace and more about convenient narrative control. To mainstream outlets, Israel's presence in Gaza is a 'war,' but daily drone strikes and occupation in Lebanon are just…'aftermath.'
It's a convenient framing that allows for continuous military action against a sovereign state without the pesky optics of an 'ongoing war.' How many 'ceasefires' does a nation need before the international community acknowledges the permanent state of siege?