Under Obama:
1. Over 100,000 bombs dropped
Obama dropped 26,171 bombs in 2016 alone—three every hour, 24/7, primarily in Iraq and Syria, but also across seven other nations.
2. Civilian deaths hidden
Drone strikes killed hundreds of civilians, often classified as "combatants" without proof. Obama’s administration acknowledged only 116 civilian deaths, a gross underestimation.
3. The secret "kill list"
Obama personally approved a secret kill list, targeting even U.S. citizens like Anwar al-Awlaki without trial. His 16-year-old son was later killed in a separate strike.
4. Libya destroyed
Obama’s intervention in Libya turned it into a failed state, with terrorism and human trafficking flourishing in the chaos.
5. Bombing of a hospital
A U.S. airstrike obliterated a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Afghanistan, killing 42 civilians. Despite pleas from staff, the bombing continued for over an hour.
Obama's war machine didn’t bring any peace—it left death, instability, and terror in its wake.
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UNIFIL UNDER FIRE: ISRAEL'S LONG CAMPAIGN TO UNDERMINE PEACE IN LEBANON
{Preface}
As a Lebanese who worked with United Nations during the 2006 Israeli war, I’ve seen what occupation does to a nation. Our sovereignty, fragile as it may seem to the outside world, is something we fight for with every breath. We are more than a nation under siege—we are the spirit of resistance, determined to guard our freedom, even as the world looks the other way. Lebanon’s story is not unique. For decades, Palestine has suffered under the same assault, their right to exist eroded by the same aggressor. What’s happening to us is a prelude to what could happen elsewhere.
Every citizen living under a centralized financial system is, unknowingly, Lebanese. As central banks strip economic sovereignty, they mirror the erasure of borders through military occupation. If Israel continues unchecked, the world will eventually realize that we are all Palestinians and Lebanese, fighting battles for freedom that we never thought could be taken from us.
{Unifil Under Fire: Israel's Long Campaign To Undermine Peace In Lebanon}
On October 13, 2024, Israeli tanks rolled through the gates of a UNIFIL base in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, in a direct violation of international law. At around 4:30 a.m., two Merkava tanks destroyed the main gate of the peacekeeping base, forcing their way in and demanding that the peacekeepers turn off the base’s lights. For nearly an hour, they held control of the compound before withdrawing under protest from UNIFIL personnel. But the situation escalated further a couple of hours later when Israeli forces fired several rounds nearby, releasing smoke that seeped into the compound, leaving 15 peacekeepers suffering from skin irritations and gastrointestinal reactions.
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Just two days earlier, on October 11, Israeli shelling near UNIFIL’s Naqoura base had already injured several peacekeepers. And on October 12, Israeli soldiers had blocked a critical UNIFIL logistical convoy near Meiss ej Jebel, further restricting their freedom of movement. These are not random acts. They are part of a systematic effort by Israel to undermine the peacekeeping force’s mission and weaken Lebanon’s sovereignty.
{A History Of Violations}
To understand the scope of this problem, you need to look back. UNIFIL was established in 1978 after Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon. Its mission: to maintain peace, monitor the cessation of hostilities, and ensure Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese territory. However, Israel has consistently violated that mandate. One of the bloodiest episodes was the #Qana Massacre in 1996, when over 100 civilians taking shelter in a UN compound were killed by Israeli artillery fire. Another dark chapter came in 2006, during the Lebanon War, when Israeli airstrikes targeted a UNIFIL observation post near Khiyam, killing four peacekeepers from China, Austria, Finland, and Canada. These strikes continued for hours, despite repeated warnings to the Israeli military to halt the attack.
Since its inception, 325 UNIFIL personnel have lost their lives in Lebanon, many of them killed by Israeli actions. Between 2018 and 2020, Israel violated Lebanese airspace over 1,500 times, using drones and fighter jets to conduct surveillance and airstrikes in the region. But it’s not just air raids. There have been 85 recorded incidents between 2011 and 2020 where Israeli forces either blocked or detained UNIFIL personnel, directly impeding their ability to fulfill their mandate. Each violation chips away at Lebanon’s sovereignty, and each breach undermines the credibility of international peacekeeping efforts.
{Political Motives: Undermining Unifil To Control Southern Lebanon}
The recent escalation of attacks on UNIFIL is not without political context. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that he wants UNIFIL out of southern Lebanon. In the days leading up to the October 13 attack, Netanyahu called for UNIFIL’s withdrawal, accusing the peacekeepers of serving as “human shields” for Hezbollah. But this narrative is a convenient excuse, one Israel has long relied on. By claiming Hezbollah is operating near UNIFIL positions, Israel justifies its continuous violations while providing no substantial evidence.
Israel’s true goal seems clear: removing UNIFIL from southern Lebanon would allow Israel to operate without the burden of international oversight, giving it greater freedom to strike Hezbollah and other targets at will. By attacking peacekeepers and restricting their movements, Israel sends a strong message to the world—we don’t want you here.
{International Reaction: Condemnation Without Consequences}
International reactions to Israel’s actions have been swift but largely symbolic. Over 40 countries contributing to UNIFIL, with 10000 UNIFIL military personnel in Lebanon, have condemned these violations, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that attacks on UN peacekeepers could constitute war crimes under international law. Even the #UnitedStates, Israel’s staunchest ally, has called for restraint. Yet, these words have done little to stop Israel from continuing its aggressive behavior.
UN #Security Council Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006 to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, explicitly calls for the protection of UN personnel and respect for Lebanese sovereignty. But every violation, every cross-border raid, and every act of aggression against UNIFIL undermines this resolution. The question is: how long will the world let this go on?
{What's At Stake}
This isn’t just about Lebanon anymore. Israel’s actions against UNIFIL represent a broader attack on international peacekeeping itself. If peacekeepers can be targeted without consequences, what does that say about the role of the United Nations in conflict zones? Lebanon’s sovereignty is at stake, but so is the credibility of international institutions.
And this extends beyond the battlefield. What’s happening in Lebanon is happening to the world, economically and politically. Every citizen living under a centralized financial system is, in many ways, already Lebanese. Central banks, like occupying armies, strip nations of their sovereignty. They dictate economic policies, control currencies, and reduce the #freedom of nations to govern their own destinies. The erosion of financial sovereignty is just another form of occupation, one that operates silently but no less destructively.
{Conclusion}
Israel’s unchecked aggression in Lebanon is not just an attack on borders—it’s an attack on the very concept of sovereignty. Lebanon’s fight is #Palestine’s fight, and soon, it could be the world’s fight. Every nation struggling under the weight of centralized financial control will eventually realize what we in Lebanon and Palestine have known for decades: the fight for sovereignty—whether it’s over land or over currency—is the same. We are all Palestinians and Lebanese, but most of the world doesn’t know it yet.
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As I’ve detailed in my paper "Exposing Expansionism: The Greater Israel Ideology and Its Threat to Lebanon" [Link below], what’s happening in southern Lebanon is part of a larger plan tied to the vision of Greater Israel. This ideology, which seeks to expand Israel’s borders beyond what is internationally recognized, has long been a driving force behind Israeli aggression. The relentless attacks on #UNIFIL and the civilian population are not random; they’re deliberate steps toward this territorial ambition.
You can find more on this in my investigation, where I dive deep into the historical roots, political figures like Netanyahu and Smotrich, and the settler organizations actively working to colonize southern #Lebanon.
The map #Netanyahu brandished at the 2024 #UN General Assembly, which effectively erased Palestine and extended Israeli control into #Lebanon and #Syria, is the clearest expression yet of these expansionist plans. If the international community continues to turn a blind eye, #Israel’s actions today will pave the way for further annexation and domination.
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#MiddleEast #Gaza #Beirut
#Nostr #Bitcoin #Nostrasia
Up until 2021:
The United States supports Israel with $3.8 billion annually in "direct" military aid, as part of a 10-year, $38 billion agreement signed in 2016. This is the largest foreign military aid package ever given by the U.S. to any country.
💡 Unveiling the Numbers: U.S. Military Support to Israel Explained
Did you know the United States provides Israel with approximately $4.7 billion in military support every year? 🤔 That's about $12.9 million per day! Let's break down where this massive amount goes and what it means. 📊
🌐 Total Annual Support: $4.7 Billion
Monthly: ~$393 million
Weekly: ~$90.7 million
Daily: ~$12.9 million
1️⃣ Direct Military Aid: $3.8 Billion Annually
A. Foreign Military Financing (FMF): $3.3 Billion
💰 Monthly: ~$275 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$63.5 million
🕒 Daily: ~$9 million
🛡️ Purpose: Allows Israel to purchase U.S. military equipment and services.
B. Missile Defense Funding: $500 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$41.7 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$9.6 million
🕒 Daily: ~$1.37 million
🛡️ Purpose: Supports Israel's missile defense systems like the Iron Dome.
2️⃣ Indirect Military Support: $915 Million Annually
A. Additional Missile Defense Funding: $150 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$12.5 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$2.88 million
🕒 Daily: ~$411,000
🛡️ Purpose: Extra funds beyond formal agreements for missile defense enhancements.
B. War Reserves Stock Allies-Israel (WRSA-I): $100 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$8.33 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$1.92 million
🕒 Daily: ~$274,000
🛡️ Purpose: U.S. military equipment stored in Israel for emergencies.
C. Excess Defense Articles (EDA): $50 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$4.17 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$962,000
🕒 Daily: ~$137,000
🛡️ Purpose: Surplus U.S. military equipment provided at reduced or no cost.
D. Joint Military Exercises: $30 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$2.5 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$577,000
🕒 Daily: ~$82,000
🛡️ Purpose: Combined training operations to enhance readiness and interoperability.
E. Research & Development Collaboration: $25 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$2.08 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$481,000
🕒 Daily: ~$68,500
🛡️ Purpose: Joint development of advanced military technologies.
F. Loan Guarantee Savings: $10 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$833,000
🗓️ Weekly: ~$192,000
🕒 Daily: ~$27,400
🛡️ Purpose: Savings from reduced interest rates due to U.S. loan guarantees.
G. Defense Contracts Revenue: $200 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$16.67 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$3.85 million
🕒 Daily: ~$548,000
🛡️ Purpose: Revenue for Israeli companies participating in U.S. defense contracts.
H. Intelligence Sharing Value: $50 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$4.17 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$962,000
🕒 Daily: ~$137,000
🛡️ Purpose: Strategic benefits from shared intelligence operations.
I. Tax Expenditure from Donations: $300 Million
💰 Monthly: ~$25 million
🗓️ Weekly: ~$5.77 million
🕒 Daily: ~$822,000
🛡️ Purpose: Tax revenue forgone due to U.S. citizens' tax-deductible donations to Israeli organizations.
📊 Visualizing the Support
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🔍 Why Does This Matter?
- Fiscal Impact: Understanding where taxpayer money goes helps promote transparency and informed discussions on budget priorities.
- Strategic Alliance: Highlights the depth of the U.S.-Israel relationship and its implications for foreign policy and regional stability.
- Economic Considerations: Raises questions about the allocation of resources and potential alternative uses for these funds.
💭 What Are Your Thoughts?
Do these figures surprise you? Should there be changes in how military aid is allocated? Share your opinions below! Let's engage in a constructive conversation. 🗣️💬
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𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2021. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰: 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘊𝘙𝘚), 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘮 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 (𝘚𝘐𝘗𝘙𝘐), 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘎𝘈𝘖), 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 (𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴), 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦, 𝘍𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 (𝘍𝘈𝘚), 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 (𝘊𝘚𝘐𝘚), 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 (𝘊𝘍𝘙), 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭, 𝘙𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺, 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦, 𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 (𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯-𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦), 𝘜.𝘚.-𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 (𝘜.𝘚. 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦), 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 (𝘈𝘐𝘗𝘈𝘊), 𝘑 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘮𝘴, 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬 (𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢), 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 (𝘐𝘔𝘍), 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨, 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭, 𝘏𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘻, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘈𝘭-𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦'𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘺.
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Yes, countries like the U.S. and Germany rely on money printing, which is translated in different means. It’s about playing around with debt and monetary policy as the fiat lords wish. They don’t just print cash but use tools like quantitative easing and bond issuance to keep everything flowing. Governments run deficits, central banks step in, and liquidity floods the system. Inflation, when managed, helps pay off debt with cheaper money. It’s not taxes alone—it’s this whole structure of borrowing, debt monetization, and sometimes mild inflation that allows them to fund massive foreign aid and military spending. This system keeps the machine going, even if the numbers don’t always add up on the surface.
https://m.primal.net/LWIA.mp4
🔊 🎬 ⚠️ Don't Look Away ⚠️🎬 🔊
Your dollars are funding war crimes.
Every day, $10.4 million of U.S. taxpayer money goes to fuel Israel’s bombs that kill innocent children like 6-year-old Hind Rajab, who pleaded for her life moments before an Israeli tank obliterated her. Her voice was silenced—but her story won’t be.
You have the power to stop this.
If you’ve had enough of the lies, censorship, and genocide, read on to learn how Bitcoin can make war unaffordable and how you can stop being complicit.
But the story doesn’t end here. Dive deeper, hear Hind’s voice, and discover the hard truth behind your role in this war. You’ll want to read every word.
Don't Trust, Verify.
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The truth is buried under the rubble of Gaza, and every piece of broken concrete tells a story—if only the world would listen. But before I dive in, let me be clear: when I say "you," I’m talking to anyone who still believes in the power and legitimacy of the 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳. Whether you realize it or not, your faith in this fiat currency is what props up the war machines. And yes, that includes you, the 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘵𝘢𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳, whose dollars are funding the relentless and genocidal assault—not just any war machine, but the 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 in specific.
Look at the data. Over 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 have been killed in Gaza—𝟰𝟬% 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘭. Many of these children were barely old enough to understand what war even is. How many more will it take before the world wakes up? This isn't just another conflict. This is 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦, funded by the 𝟯.𝟴 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 in U.S. military aid that Israel receives every year—𝟭𝟬.𝟰 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 of American taxpayer money, every single day, being funneled into this endless slaughter (See Ref 2).
And that’s why I’m here, on 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳. I had to leave 𝘛𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳/𝘟 after they 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 for posting the hard truth. I showed you where the money goes. I posted facts—cold, hard data—about how your tax dollars are directly fueling the destruction of Gaza. I showed how the U.S. bankrolls this war machine, how it funds the phosphorus bombs and airstrikes that turn hospitals, schools, and entire neighborhoods to dust (See Ref 2). What did I get for that? 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥.
They don’t want this truth out in the open. They call it "violating community guidelines," but what it really is, is 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. They don’t want you to see how deeply complicit the U.S. is in this genocide. They don’t want you to question why 𝟭𝟬.𝟰 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 a day is being sent to fund bombs, while people in America are struggling to put food on the table or access healthcare. It’s easier to shut people like me down than to confront the uncomfortable truth: 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳—it’s 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳 (See Ref 2).
Let me make it personal. Let me tell you about 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘫𝘢𝘣, a six-year-old girl. Six years old, just starting her life. Trapped in a bullet-riddled car, surrounded by the bodies of her family, Hind spent 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 making desperate phone calls to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), begging for help. “I’m so scared. I’m injured. The tank is very close to me. Can you come and get me?” Those were her final words (See Ref 4).
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘵.
In the video I’m attaching, you’ll hear 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦, trembling with fear as she pleads for her life. The video is 𝟭 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝟰𝟬 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘴 long—just a small window into her final moments, but it feels like an eternity. The conversation is in Arabic, but it’s subtitled in English, and you’ll hear her desperation. You’ll hear the PRCS dispatcher trying to calm her, promising help that, tragically, never arrived. Because that tank she feared? It came. It fired. And Hind was killed, along with the paramedics who tried to save her.
And who paid for that tank? Who funded the bomb that tore through that ambulance? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥 (See Ref 2).
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s the heartbreaking, undeniable reality of what’s happening in Gaza right now. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. As you listen to Hind’s voice, I want you to think about the fact that 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘬. That your taxes are fueling the very war machine that silenced her cries forever.
The video also shows stark images of Gaza—destroyed homes, decimated hospitals, and the brutal reality of what’s happening on the ground. It’s not just Hind’s voice you’re hearing; it’s the voice of thousands of children just like her, who are trapped in this hell with no way out.
Released by 𝘛𝘙𝘛, a reputable news organization, this video has been verified and shared around the world, sparking outrage and renewed calls for immediate action. But outrage isn’t enough. We need more than that. We need to stop 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 this war. We need to demand that our governments stop turning a blind eye to these atrocities (See Ref 3).
Let me be clear: this video is not just a piece of evidence. It’s 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥’𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺—her final moments of fear and helplessness, immortalized for the world to see. But it’s also a call to action. You can’t watch this and remain indifferent. You can’t hear her words and ignore the role you play in this.
This isn’t just about Gaza, or Lebanon, or any other war-torn land. It’s about the 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 we all share. If we continue to stay silent, if we continue to let our money fund this, then Hind’s cries will echo in vain.
The hospitals—36 of them—are no longer places of healing. 𝟯𝟮 of them have been bombed into oblivion. Over 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘴 have died because incubators don’t work without electricity. This isn’t collateral damage—it’s 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. And guess who’s paying for it? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 (See Ref 2, 3).
And what about the journalists? Over 𝟭𝟬𝟬 of them have been killed in this conflict, making it the deadliest period for journalists in modern history. The press is being silenced, just like I was on Twitter. They don’t want the world to hear these stories, to know what’s really happening. They don’t want you to know that ambulances are being bombed, that children like Hind are dying because no one can reach them in time.
Here’s the brutal reality: 𝟯.𝟴 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 of your tax dollars are being used to fund war crimes. The bombs that destroyed those hospitals, those ambulances—they have your name on them. This is 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢’𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘳 as much as it’s Israel’s. You’re not just sitting on the sidelines—you’re 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 it.
And you can’t say you didn’t know, because here it is—laid bare in front of you. This isn’t some distant conflict happening to people far away. This is about 𝘺𝘰𝘶 and the role your government plays in propping up a genocidal regime. Every missile launched, every child buried, every hospital turned to dust is paid for with your hard-earned dollars.
Now, if you already know this and want to stop funding these wars but don’t know how, let me tell you: the way to break free is to stop saving your wealth in fiat money like USD. Instead, store your wealth in 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯. This is how you stop being part of the system that funds this madness. Saving in fiat money only strengthens the financial structures that perpetuate war. 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯 offers an alternative that empowers you to hold your value outside of the control of central banks and war machines.
And if you’re already a 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 and a 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 who hates the fiat war machine, don’t be afraid to share this ethos. Keep spreading the truth: 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯 makes war 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, and Israel’s war crimes must be stopped.
The world has failed Gaza. The world has failed Lebanon. But we don’t have to keep failing. They can restrict me on X, censor me wherever they want—but here on 𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳, the truth will keep flowing. And you have a choice: will you be silent, or will you speak up? Will you continue to fund this endless war, or will you demand that your tax dollars stop paying for death and destruction?
Because until you do, every bomb that drops, every life that’s lost, every family torn apart by this madness has 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵.
{References}
- Ref 1: Exposing Expansionism: The Greater Israel Ideology and Its Threat to Lebanon [https://primal.net/e/note1h5mka24ayu0pagxczxqqm4u7eavl8wnpkgkstgwwpgnkvtthfj7qsqf3sk]
- Ref 2: U.S. Military Aid and Support to Israel: The Financial Burden on American Taxpayers [https://primal.net/e/note193t0lg9ek60v3ty20ge8lmyvnkvny5nk37da3symj6ux3ad7d7asy3u953]
- Ref 3: Lebanon: A Chronicle of Israeli Aggression – An Investigative Exposé of War, Occupation, and Violations of Human Rights [https://primal.net/e/note1ym8frd92pp2d49fk0fvzx4kjexc7nkptjpwgw8aurw5n0p6kgg9sv7x5y6]
- Ref 4: Killing of Hind Rajab – Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Hind_Rajab]
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Correct.
Israel doesn’t want UNIFIL.
They want to show the world that the UNIFIL is not doing their job and that they need to be replaced by international troops. Which failed historically in Lebanon. But hey, masses will continue falling to the mainstream media.
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EXPOSING EXPANSIONISM: THE GREATER ISRAEL IDEOLOGY AND ITS THREAT TO LEBANON
Introduction: The Cost of Speaking Truth
On October 9th, 2024, my voice was silenced on Twitter/X after exposing the billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars funneled into Israel’s war machine. But this silence doesn’t last long. On platforms like Nostr, the truth keeps flowing—and what’s happening in Lebanon is too important to ignore.
(Feel free to add me on Nostr and send me a direct message with your feedback; see Reference #16 for my Nostr public key.)
As Israeli bombs rain down on southern Lebanon and settler organizations plot new land grabs, the Greater Israel project inches closer to reality. Benjamin Netanyahu stood before the UN General Assembly this year with a map that erased Palestine and absorbed Lebanon and Syria into Israeli territory. His far-right allies, like Bezalel Smotrich, openly talk about expanding “bit by bit,” seeing annexation as their biblical right (See Ref #1, 2, 3).
The scale of displacement is staggering. Over 608,509 people have been internally displaced since October 8, 2023, with 52% female and 48% male. As of October 2024, 180,700 people are seeking refuge in 978 collective shelters, of which 775 (80%) have already reached capacity (See Ref #5).
For decades, the ideology of Greater Israel has threatened not just the existence of Palestine but also the sovereignty of Lebanon. This paper dives deep into the roots of this expansionist vision, the political figures driving it, and the settler organizations working to colonize southern Lebanon. As Lebanon teeters on the edge, it’s time to confront the devastating consequences of Israeli expansionism.
The Greater Israel Ideology: From Prophecy to Policy
The concept of Greater Israel is rooted in biblical texts—specifically Genesis 15:18, which describes a "Promised Land" stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates. Historically symbolic, modern Zionist movements transformed this spiritual idea into a territorial ambition (See Ref #4).
Early Zionism and Expansionism
Initially, Zionism under Theodor Herzl focused on establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine. However, Revisionist Zionists, led by Ze'ev Jabotinsky, pushed for a far larger state, encompassing lands beyond the 1947 UN partition plan. Jabotinsky’s vision of Greater Israel encompassed territories well beyond the Jordan River and became central to the expansionist ideologies that followed (See Ref #5).
The 1967 Six-Day War and Settlement Expansion
The Six-Day War in 1967 marked a turning point. Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, transforming the Greater Israel ideology into policy. For many religious Zionists, this military victory was seen as the fulfillment of biblical prophecy, spurring the creation of settlements in the occupied territories that persist to this day (See Ref #6).
Netanyahu’s 2024 UN Speech: A Vision of Expansion
At the UN General Assembly in September 2024, Netanyahu displayed a “New Middle East” map that shocked the international community. The map portrayed Israel absorbing all of historic Palestine, erasing the West Bank and Gaza, while also extending into Lebanon and Syria. This expansionist vision drew widespread condemnation for its implications on Palestinian sovereignty and regional stability (See Ref #1, 2).
Countries Depicted in Netanyahu’s Map: A Critical Assessment
Netanyahu's map divided countries into "blessing" and "curse" zones, reflecting Israel's alliances and perceived adversaries. This portrayal has significant implications for regional dynamics and international law:
Israel: The map shows Israel expanded over all of historic Palestine and parts of Lebanon and Syria, effectively annexing these territories. This not only erases internationally recognized borders but also violates the principles of state sovereignty and self-determination as enshrined in the UN Charter.
Palestine: By erasing the West Bank and Gaza from the map, Netanyahu dismisses the existence of Palestinian territories and the rights of the Palestinian people. This undermines the two-state solution endorsed by the international community and ignores numerous UN resolutions calling for the recognition of Palestinian statehood and an end to the occupation.
Lebanon and Syria: Depicting these sovereign nations as future territories under Israeli control is alarming. Israel's occupation of the Shebaa Farms in Lebanon and the Golan Heights in Syria has long been points of contention. The map's implications suggest a normalization of these occupations and an intent to further annex territories, which contravenes international law and threatens regional stability.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Jordan: Shown as potential allies, emphasizing normalization under the Abraham Accords. While these countries have engaged in diplomatic relations with Israel, the map's portrayal could strain these relationships by associating them with expansionist policies that undermine the rights of neighboring countries.
Iran, Iraq, Yemen: Depicted as threats to Israeli security, reinforcing regional divisions. Such portrayals exacerbate tensions and hinder diplomatic efforts towards peace and mutual understanding.
Netanyahu's portrayal of Greater Israel met strong resistance, particularly for its erasure of Palestinian lands and ambitions to reshape the region to Israel’s advantage. The international community has a responsibility to condemn such actions and uphold the principles of international law to prevent further escalation of conflicts in the region (See Ref #3).
Smotrich: The Advocate of Gradual Annexation
While Netanyahu broadcasted his vision globally, Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister, continued to push for the annexation of Lebanon, Syria, and other territories. In October 2024, Smotrich stated that Jerusalem would expand to Damascus, directly aligning his rhetoric with the Greater Israel project. His gradual approach of annexation through incremental steps—"bit by bit"—mirrors the activities of settler groups on the ground (See Ref #2, 5).
Israeli Settler Organizations Expanding into Southern Lebanon
In recent years, several Israeli settler groups have actively pursued settlement expansion into southern Lebanon, bringing the Greater Israel ideology closer to reality.
The South Lebanon Settlement Movement
The South Lebanon Settlement Movement aggressively promotes properties in southern Lebanon on platforms like Telegram, advocating for the annexation of Lebanese lands as part of Israel's “Promised Land.” They call for the expulsion of Lebanese residents to make way for Israeli settlers, using religious justifications to support their claims (See Ref #8).
Use of Telegram and Technology
These groups exploit social media platforms like Telegram to disseminate their messages, organize activities, and recruit members. The anonymity and reach provided by these platforms enable them to spread their ideology rapidly while evading oversight. This raises concerns about the responsibility of tech companies in monitoring and regulating content that promotes illegal activities or incites violence.
AI Systems in Military Operations
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have integrated advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into their military operations, including systems like {Lavender} and {"Where's Daddy?"}. These AI programs have played a significant role in recent military campaigns, notably in Gaza, and raise profound ethical and legal concerns.
Lavender: The AI Targeting System
According to investigative reports, the IDF developed an AI-based program known as {Lavender} to rapidly process massive amounts of data and generate potential targets for military strikes. The system is designed to mark suspected operatives in militant groups as potential bombing targets. During conflicts, {Lavender} has reportedly marked tens of thousands of individuals for assassination with minimal human oversight.
Key aspects of {Lavender} include:
Automated Target Generation: {Lavender} processes vast amounts of surveillance data to identify individuals it deems as militants, assigning ratings to almost every person in the Gaza Strip based on their likelihood of being affiliated with militant groups.
Minimal Human Oversight: Reports indicate that human personnel often acted as a "rubber stamp" for the machine's decisions, sometimes spending as little as 20 seconds to approve targets without thoroughly checking the AI's reasoning.
Accuracy and Errors: The AI system is known to make errors in approximately 10% of cases, occasionally marking individuals with loose or no connections to militant groups. This statistical approach accepts that some civilians may be wrongly targeted.
High Civilian Casualties: The use of {Lavender} has been linked to significant civilian casualties, as the system sometimes targets individuals in their homes, resulting in the deaths of family members and non-combatants.
"Where's Daddy?": Tracking Targets
Another AI system, colloquially known as {"Where's Daddy?"}, is used to track targeted individuals and signal when they enter their family residences. This system enables the IDF to carry out bombings when targets are likely to be at home, which often includes their families.
Key concerns about {"Where's Daddy?"} include:
Family Homes as Targets: By focusing on individuals when they are in their homes, the system increases the likelihood of civilian casualties, including women and children.
Ethical Implications: Targeting individuals in their homes without ensuring the absence of non-combatants raises serious ethical questions under international humanitarian law.
Ethical and Legal Implications
The deployment of these AI systems in military operations raises several critical issues:
Violation of International Law: International humanitarian law requires distinction between combatants and civilians and mandates that attacks be proportional and necessary. The use of AI systems that accept a margin of error and target individuals in civilian settings challenges these principles.
Accountability and Transparency: The reliance on AI systems complicates the assignment of responsibility in cases where AI-driven decisions result in unlawful killings or war crimes.
Erosion of Human Judgment: The minimal human oversight in approving targets diminishes the role of human judgment and ethical consideration in life-and-death decisions.
International Response
Human rights organizations and international legal experts have expressed deep concern over the use of AI in military targeting:
Calls for Regulation: There are increasing demands for international regulations to govern the deployment of AI in military contexts to ensure compliance with humanitarian law.
Investigations into War Crimes: The use of AI systems that result in high civilian casualties may constitute war crimes, prompting calls for investigations by bodies such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Application in Lebanon
While these AI systems were initially reported in the context of operations in Gaza, there is growing concern that similar technologies are being employed in southern Lebanon. The potential use of {Lavender} and {"Where's Daddy?"} in Lebanon could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and lead to further violations of international law.
These developments underscore the urgent need for the international community to scrutinize the use of such technologies to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law and to protect the rights of affected populations (See Ref #17, 18).
Uri Tzafon
Another ultra-right organization, Uri Tzafon, was founded in early 2024 with the explicit goal of establishing Israeli civilian settlements in southern Lebanon. Their activities include:
Flyer and balloon campaigns targeting Lebanese villages, demanding that locals vacate their homes.
A map of southern Lebanon renaming Lebanese towns with Hebrew names, symbolizing their intention to claim the land (See Ref #9).
These groups, alongside others, signal a dangerous shift from rhetoric to reality, promoting the idea that Lebanon belongs to Israel under the pretext of biblical entitlement (See Ref #8, 9).
The Children’s Book: Indoctrinating the Next Generation
In an attempt to normalize the Greater Israel project for future generations, Israeli settlers have published a children’s book claiming that Lebanon belongs to Israel. The book teaches Israeli youth that annexation of Lebanese land is a birthright, further embedding expansionist ideology within younger generations.
{Ethical Implications}: Indoctrinating children with expansionist ideologies raises serious ethical concerns. It not only perpetuates conflict but also violates international norms on education, which emphasize promoting peace, tolerance, and mutual respect among nations and peoples (See Ref #10).
The Human Cost: Lebanon Under Siege
Since October 8, 2023, Israel’s military actions in southern Lebanon have caused immense suffering. By October 12, 2024, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported 2,255 deaths, with 10,524 people injured, the majority being civilians. In just the past 24 hours, 26 people were killed, and 144 injured (See Ref #2).
350,000 children have been displaced by the ongoing conflict, with 127 children killed, and over 100 of these deaths occurring in just 11 days. Hospitals have not been spared either—10 hospitals have been damaged, including a neonatal intensive care unit, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis (See Ref #8).
The numbers, however, only tell part of the story. The human suffering behind these figures is immense and deeply personal. Renowned Lebanese photojournalist {Nabil Ismail} has captured haunting images of displaced families living in cars and on the streets, highlighting the dire conditions faced by civilians.
His photographs, available on his Facebook page, depict:
Families Sheltering in Cars: Entire families are shown huddled in their vehicles, having lost their homes. Cars serve as makeshift shelters offering little protection against the elements.
Children Sleeping Outdoors: Images of children sleeping on sidewalks and open fields illustrate the vulnerability and trauma inflicted on the youngest victims of the conflict.
Elderly in Despair: The elderly are seen amidst rubble, their faces reflecting loss and hopelessness, emphasizing the indiscriminate nature of the suffering.
These visual testimonies bring to light the everyday realities of those affected by the conflict and underscore the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. {Nabil Ismail}'s work provides a stark visual representation of the crisis unfolding in Lebanon, serving as a powerful reminder of the individual lives disrupted and the collective trauma experienced by the Lebanese people.
The relentless Israeli bombardment has displaced over 1.2 million people, with UN reports stating that nearly a quarter of Lebanon’s territory is under military displacement orders. These attacks have also targeted Lebanese military personnel—killing two soldiers on October 11, 2024—and even UN peacekeepers, further escalating tensions (See Ref #11, 13).
US-Israeli Relations: Enabling Expansion
The United States plays a pivotal role in enabling Israeli military operations. In June 2024, US envoy Amos Hochstein warned Israeli officials that their confrontations with Hezbollah could provoke a wide-scale Iranian attack, yet American military aid to Israel continues unabated, funded by U.S. taxpayers. This support fuels the very war machine that I exposed before being restricted on Twitter/X (See Ref #14, 15).
Since the conflict escalated in October 2023, the damage to Lebanon's infrastructure has been catastrophic:
25 water facilities have been damaged, affecting access to clean water for nearly 300,000 people.
37 health facilities have been forced to close across the country, limiting medical access for civilians in critical areas.
At least 4,000 residential buildings have been completely destroyed, and 20,000 buildings have been severely damaged, leaving tens of thousands of families without homes (See Ref #10).
This extensive damage to infrastructure, combined with the massive displacement of over 1.2 million people, underscores the heavy toll that Israeli aggression has taken on Lebanon. Despite the humanitarian crisis, U.S. military support continues to bolster Israel’s capabilities, exacerbating the destruction (See Ref #10, 14, 15).
{Legal and Moral Responsibilities}: The U.S. government's continued military aid raises questions about its legal and moral responsibilities. Under international law, providing assistance to a state committing human rights violations may implicate the aiding state. American citizens and lawmakers must reconsider the implications of their government's foreign policy on human rights abroad.
The Normalization of Greater Israel
The rhetoric and actions of Netanyahu, Smotrich, and Israeli settler groups signal a dangerous normalization of the Greater Israel project. What once was fringe ideology is now openly embraced by Israeli political leaders, posing an existential threat to Lebanon’s sovereignty and pushing the region towards greater instability. Factors contributing to this normalization include:
Political Shifts within Israel: The rise of far-right parties has mainstreamed expansionist ideologies.
Regional Dynamics: Ongoing conflicts and power vacuums in neighboring countries have provided opportunities for territorial ambitions.
International Complacency: Lack of decisive action by the global community emboldens aggressive policies.
The media's role is also critical. Global coverage can either challenge or inadvertently support this normalization by the way it frames the conflict. It's imperative for media outlets to provide balanced reporting that highlights the realities on the ground and the legal implications of such expansionist agendas (See Ref #1, 2).
Call to Action: Defending Lebanon’s Sovereignty
As Lebanon continues to suffer under the shadow of Israeli expansionism, the international community must act. Netanyahu’s map, Smotrich’s rhetoric, and the activities of settler organizations pose clear threats to regional peace. It is essential to hold Israel accountable and demand global recognition of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
{Specific Actions}:
Diplomatic Pressure: Governments worldwide should condemn the expansionist policies and apply diplomatic pressure on Israel to adhere to international law.
Support Human Rights Organizations: Back organizations like Amnesty International, B’Tselem, and Human Rights Watch in documenting violations and advocating for justice.
Legal Recourse: Encourage the pursuit of legal action through international courts to address unlawful activities and human rights abuses.
Public Awareness: Spread information about the situation in Lebanon through social media, community events, and educational programs.
Humanitarian Aid: Provide support to displaced individuals and communities affected by the conflict through donations and volunteer work.
Advocacy: Contact elected representatives to express concerns about foreign policies that enable human rights violations and push for change.
Lebanon's future depends on global solidarity and concerted efforts to uphold justice and human rights.
{References}
1. "Netanyahu brandishes map of Israel that includes West Bank and Gaza at UN speech" – Times of Israel
[https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-brandishes-map-of-israel-that-includes-west-bank-and-gaza-at-un-speech]
2. "In UN speech, Netanyahu holds map showing West Bank, Gaza as part of Israel" – Middle East Monitor
[https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230923-netanyahu-un-speech-map/]
3. "Netanyahu under fire for using Greater Land of Israel map at UN" – Jerusalem Post
[https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-760562]
4. "Biblical roots of Greater Israel ideology" – Middle East Eye
[https://www.middleeasteye.net/features/israel-greater-ideology-biblical-roots]
5. "Revisionist Zionism and Greater Israel" – Jewish Virtual Library
[https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/revisionist-zionism]
6. "The Six-Day War and its aftermath" – Encyclopedia Britannica
[https://www.britannica.com/event/Six-Day-War]
7. "Greater Israel project explained: Netanyahu's UN vision" – Al Jazeera
[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/22/netanyahu-un-speech-map-greater-israel]
8. "South Lebanon Settlement Movement promoting annexation" – TRT World
[https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/south-lebanon-settlement-movement]
9. "Uri Tzafon and settler expansion into southern Lebanon" – Jewish Currents
[https://www.jewishcurrents.org/settlers-in-southern-lebanon]
10. "Flash Appeal: Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis October 2024" – ReliefWeb
[https://reliefweb.int/report/lebanon/flash-appeal-lebanon-humanitarian-crisis-october-2024]
11. "Lebanon: A Chronicle of Israeli Aggression – An Investigative Exposé of War, Occupation, and Violations of Human Rights" – Primal
[https://primal.net/e/note1ym8frd92pp2d49fk0fvzx4kjexc7nkptjpwgw8aurw5n0p6kgg9sv7x5y6]
12. "UN reports: Civilian impact of Israeli strikes in Lebanon" – Reuters
[https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-attacks-lebanon-civilian-impact-2024-10-11]
13. "Lebanese military personnel and UN peacekeepers injured in Israeli attacks" – Al Jazeera
[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/12/lebanese-un-peacekeepers-injured-in-israeli-strikes]
14. "U.S. Military Aid and Support to Israel: The Financial Burden on American Taxpayers" – Nostr
[https://primal.net/e/note193t0lg9ek60v3ty20ge8lmyvnkvny5nk37da3symj6ux3ad7d7asy3u953]
15. "Twitter X censoring me for exposing US taxpayer funding for Israeli war machine" – X
[https://x.com/LBResilience/status/1843895253616775530]
16. "My Nostr Public Key🔑: [Nostr: npub1hzz35pkl67w53lpj2g62zh56g63j5zvz4q3m2nxlsfg5hxcjpwssaynqels]"
17. "'Lavender': The AI machine directing Israel's bombing spree in Gaza" – +972 Magazine
[https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza]
18. "Lavender and 'Where's Daddy?': The AI Systems Used by the IDF" – YouTube Video
[https://youtu.be/4RmNJH4UN3s?si=JjqzIn5hfairdbSU]
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Israel’s attacks on UN positions in Lebanon are a continuation of its long history of violating Lebanese sovereignty. These strikes are part of a broader campaign to undermine Lebanon's right to resist Israeli aggression, particularly through Hezbollah, which has emerged as a key player in defending Lebanon from Israeli incursions. While Israel's actions damage its international image, they are also a reminder of its ongoing disregard for Lebanese territorial integrity and international law.
Your assumption that Hezbollah uses UN positions as cover lacks evidence and plays into Israel’s narrative that justifies aggression. Hezbollah’s presence in southern Lebanon is not a justification for Israel to violate Lebanese sovereignty or target civilian and UN infrastructure. The UN may be constrained by its mandate, but Hezbollah’s resistance is rooted in Lebanon’s right to defend itself against Israeli occupation and ongoing attacks. The focus should be on Israel’s continuous violations of Lebanon’s airspace and territory.
While your analysis of Netanyahu’s political motivations is correct, it overlooks the core issue of Israel’s historical violations of Lebanese sovereignty for the last few decades. These strikes on UN positions, might be the first during this Israeli government, yet it happened multiple times before, under the guise of preventing press coverage, aim to obscure Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon and its people. The resistance, led by Hezbollah, is a legitimate response to decades of Israeli occupation, and attempts to minimize media coverage are part of Israel’s effort to suppress the narrative of Lebanese resistance and the right to defend its land.
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