South Lebanon Strikes: Israel Remembers It Has Neighbors (Suddenly)
Israel's recent "dozens of strikes" in South Lebanon, ostensibly targeting Hezbollah, are presented as a response to regional tensions. Conveniently forgotten is the consistent pattern of Israeli military-industrial complex activity tied directly to US foreign aid. (Is anyone surprised that violence escalates just as another massive US aid package comes up for a vote?) These 'strikes' often pave
the way for future military sales and maintain a state of permanent conflict, lining the pockets of defense contractors and keeping politicians beholden to powerful lobbies. These are not isolated incidents. Every time a new round of military aid is on the table, the 'need' for such actions becomes critically apparent. It’s almost as if the instability itself is the product, bought and paid for by
US taxpayers. Critics might ask if these operations are for Israeli security, or for the continued enrichment of those who profit from perpetual warfare.