Israel Launches Massive Invasion of Lebanon
by James Buchanan
The bandit state of Israel has launched a major land invasion of Lebanon only days after various Israeli officials swore up and down that they would do no such thing. They are launching this invasion on the anniversary of the start of World War One. August 1st is regarded by many as the beginning of World War One. It was on this day that Germany and Russia declared war on each other thanks to a network of alliances that turned a small regional conflict between Austria and Serbia into a much greater war. It’s doubtful if George W. Bush knows what day World War One started or how entangling alliances played a key role in starting that world war. The arrogant neocons in the Bush regime continue to assume that they and the Israelis can do whatever they want without any backlash by other major powers.
A recent news article reports “Thousands of terrified refugees fled the port city of Tyre as Israeli forces stepped up their campaign to drive Hezbollah fighters from south Lebanon and prepared to resume full air raids after a two-day lull. Israel’s decision to widen its three-week-old offensive came amid apparent disagreement among major powers on how to end the conflict. In New York, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan held ‘frank discussions’ on the Middle East crisis with ambassadors from the five UN Security Council permanent members. But it was unclear whether Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States could unite behind one resolution on a ceasefire and the deployment of an international buffer force.” (more…)