A rocket attack on the town of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Syrian Golan Heights resulted in the deaths of at least 12 children from the Druze community on July 27. Israel blamed Hezbollah for the attack, but the group denied any involvement. Despite the ongoing conflict, which has led to thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza, Israel’s response included calls for all-out war against Hezbollah.
The history of Israeli military action in Lebanon, including the 2006 war that killed over 1,200 people, highlights the use of disproportionate force and targeting of civilian infrastructure. Israel’s actions have led to civilian casualties, including children, and raised concerns about a potential escalation in regional conflict following the Majdal Shams incident.
The use of cluster bombs, massacres such as Marwahin in 2006, and the 1982 invasion of Lebanon have fueled tensions and contributed to the creation of Hezbollah as a resistance group. The recent drone attacks in south Lebanon have further heightened fears of a regional escalation and have led to travel warnings and flight cancellations.
The Israeli government’s rhetoric condemning Hezbollah for targeting civilians in Majdal Shams raises questions about Israel’s own actions in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians have been killed in large numbers. The author highlights the need for accountability and questions Israel’s motives in the ongoing conflict, suggesting that the storm of violence may move into Lebanon following the recent events.
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