US-Supplied Bombs 'Target' Militants, Wound Dozens of Civilians
Al-Monitor reports Israel struck a 'militant' in Beirut's southern suburbs, wounding at least two dozen and forcing residents to flee. What they don't emphasize: The 'roar of warplanes before the blast' suggests a less-than-surgical operation, (a familiar pattern, given that US-supplied F-16s and F-35s are rarely deployed for 'pinpoint accuracy' when civilian infrastructure is also hit). This
latest escalation, conveniently framed as targeting 'militants,' consistently manages to terrify and injure non-combatants, a feature, not a bug, in this 'conflict'. One might wonder at what point 'militant' becomes a catch-all for anyone living in areas targeted by bombs, often paid for by U.S. taxpayers. Congress, many members financially cushioned by groups like AIPAC (which injected $4 million
into lobbying in 2023 alone, per OpenSecrets.org), continues to greenlight weapons packages knowing full well the 'collateral damage.' How many regional 'militants' must be 'targeted' before the definition conveniently expands to include hospitals, apartment buildings, and civilian populations?