UN Slams Israel, White House Finds Its 'Concern' Button
Mainstream outlets report the solemn outrage from the UN and France after Israel 'targeted' UNIFIL observers in southern Lebanon, injuring personnel from Norway, Chile, and Australia. This isn't an isolated incident; Israel has a documented history of attacking UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, notably the 1996 Qana massacre where over 100 civilians sheltering at a UN base were killed by Israeli
shelling. (United Nations, 'Qana Incident', 1996) Critics might recall the pattern: condemnations often precede more aid. While France expresses dismay, the US is busy approving yet more weapons shipments. How many more 'regrettable incidents' must occur before the 'international community' stops writing strongly worded letters and considers—gasp—actual accountability?