US, Israel Demand Lebanon Disarm, While Arming Region to Teeth
The United States and Israel are reportedly turning up the heat on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. This comes after over a year of Israeli 'hostilities' (a polite term for consistent bombardment) against Lebanon. One might wonder why, if a 'ceasefire' is in place, the US and Israel are so eager to disarm the only significant resistance force protecting Lebanon from further Israeli incursions. Perhaps
it's just a coincidence that the US continues to funnel billions in military aid to Israel, totaling $3.8 billion annually, while simultaneously demanding disarmed neighbors. The historical context here is critical: Israel has repeatedly invaded or occupied parts of Lebanon; see 1978, 1982, and 2006. Disarming Hezbollah now is like asking the victim to hand over their shield mid-assault. How many
times does Lebanon need to be 'secured' by its neighbors with advanced weaponry before it's allowed its own defense? It appears the only acceptable military presence in the region is one that aligns with Washington and Tel Aviv.