Israel Escalates Hostilities, Threatens Ambulances in Lebanon
The recent reports of Israel threatening to strike ambulances in Lebanon amidst ongoing fighting with Hezbollah have certainly raised some serious eyebrows, and frankly, it’s not entirely surprising to many. It’s been observed that this sort of targeting, or at least the strong suggestion of it, isn’t entirely new; there are claims that similar actions have been directed at Palestinian ambulances for decades. This history suggests a pattern of disregard for civilian medical infrastructure, where these vehicles have allegedly been stopped at checkpoints, leading to tragic outcomes for passengers. The sentiment is that there seems to be little compunction about causing harm to non-Israelis, and that this current threat is merely following a well-established playbook.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood