At least 12 children from the Druze community were killed in a rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights. Israel blamed Hezbollah for the strike, vowing to respond with “full force” and even threatening “all-out war.” However, Hezbollah denied involvement, and many believe Israel’s response is disproportionate given their own actions in the region.
Israel has a history of using excessive force, including in Lebanon where they have killed hundreds of civilians and advocated for the destruction of civilian infrastructure. This includes the 2006 war that reduced Lebanon’s population and the use of cluster bombs that continue to kill and maim innocents. Israel’s track record includes massacres like the Marwahin massacre in 2006 and the invasion of Lebanon in 1982 that led to the formation of Hezbollah.
The recent escalation has raised fears of regional conflict, with governments warning against travel to Lebanon and airlines canceling flights. Israel has carried out drone attacks in south Lebanon, further escalating tensions. Despite Israel’s claims of defending civilians, their actions in Gaza and Lebanon raise questions about their true intentions.
The author of this article highlights the hypocrisy of Israel’s actions and questions their justification for violence. The history of brutal attacks on Gaza and Lebanon suggests that Israel may be using the recent incident as a pretext for further aggression in the region. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.
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