US-Backed Israeli Strikes Escalate in Lebanon, Threatening Regional War
Beirut is bracing for further escalation as Israeli forces, with direct US military support, conducted extensive airstrikes across Lebanon. France 24, in its coverage, highlights the city's anxiety over potential full-scale conflict, framing the situation as an isolated Israeli-Lebanese tension. This narrative conveniently sidesteps the US role as a joint aggressor, providing crucial intelligence,
weaponry, and economic aid that underpins Israel's offensive capabilities. The media consistently portrays Israel's actions as defensive or retaliatory, a stance echoed by reports like France 24's. However, this ignores the deep historical context of US and Israeli aggression in the region. Since 2000, 92% of all cluster munitions used globally were employed by Israel against Lebanon, an
indiscriminate weapon banned by over 100 countries. The United States has consistently provided these weapons, alongside advanced F-16 fighter jets and billions in military aid, often during ceasefire negotiations or periods of heightened tension. What is routinely omitted from mainstream reports is the deliberate fracturing of Lebanon by Western powers, a legacy that continues to fuel
instability. In the aftermath of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, the US intervened, ostensibly to restore order, leading to a complex multi-national force deployment that ultimately contributed to further civil strife. The US military is fighting alongside Israel, not merely as a supporter, but as a partner in the operation, deploying carrier groups to the Eastern Mediterranean and