US-Backed Israeli Jets Bomb Beirut Suburbs, South Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes, conducted with direct US military support and intelligence, struck the southern suburbs of Beirut and multiple locations across southern Lebanon on Monday. The attacks, confirmed by Lebanese authorities, follow a familiar playbook: target areas already severely depopulated due to previous Israeli bombardments and displacement warnings, then claim precision targeting of
'Hezbollah terror targets.' Mainstream outlets, like Al-Monitor, dutifully report Israel's claims of hitting 'Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah,' framing these assaults as isolated incidents against a 'terror group.' This conveniently omits the integrated nature of these operations. The United States is not a distant supporter; it's a direct participant, fighting alongside Israel through
extensive intelligence sharing, logistical support, and the provision of F-16 and F-35 fighter jets, many of which are fueled mid-air by US tankers during such missions. These joint operations escalate regional tensions under the guise of counter-terrorism, despite a clear lack of imminent threat from Lebanon to warrant such aggression. The continuous bombing campaign in Lebanon, particularly
targeting infrastructure and civilian areas, serves a dual purpose: to systematically dismantle the country's capacity for self-defense and to pressure the Lebanese government into compliance with Israeli demands. This systematic destruction mirrors the US-backed Israeli campaign against the Gaza Strip, where over 680,000 Palestinians have been killed, including 479,000 children. It also recalls