Israeli Escalations
Bombing Capitals & Assassinations
In the past day Israel has crossed multiple, MAJOR red lines. First they bombed Beirut, reportedly assassinating a Hezbollah leader (still not confirmed). Then they assassinated Ismail Haniyeh (the political leader of Hamas), perhaps more significantly, they did so inside of Tehran.
Druze Community Attacked
Netanyahu had traveled to America last week to meet with whoever runs the Biden administration and former President Trump. Shortly after visiting Trump, a missile hit a Druze community in the occupied Golan heights (Hezbollah denies responsibility) . The Druze, the rest of the world (excluding the US) and international law recognize the area as Syrian. 12 children were murdered [1]. Netanyahu claimed this ‘required a response’ and pretended to care for the Druze in order to escalate the conflict.
Beirut
If you look at the range of strikes, from both Hezbollah & Israel, both sides generally keep the conflict contained to the border areas. The last attack in the Beirut area killed Hamas deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri in January 2024 [2]. The response to this killing was attacks on military targets within the general area of operations[3].
The attack in Beirut yesterday (7/30/2024) reportedly killed Fuad Shukr and 3 civilians, 74 more civilians were injured [4] . When looking at the response to the previous attack, it clearly did NOT establish any sort of deterrence with Israel. Strategically this means Hezbollah would need to respond in a much more dramatic fashion to prevent the impression that this can continue with impunity.
Tehran
Iran had previously stated that any attacks on their sovereignty would be met with immediate response. After the attack on their embassy in April, they responded with a volley of ~300 drones and missiles as I detailed here. The United States & others worked to minimize the damage and to deescalate the situation. Tehran walked away feeling they had established deterrence, again, this was apparently in error. The assassination of a diplomat (which despite western labels, Haniyeh was still considered a diplomat) is a flagrant violation of international law & norms as well as a direct attack on Iranian sovereignty. Iran’s supreme leader promised “harsh punishment” and Iran has raised a red flag, symbolizing a call for revenge (last raised in April) [5].
Hamas
It is important to recognize that this is a rather standard operating procedure of the zionists. I detailed in Zionism, an obstacle to Peace, how each time a Hamas leader speaks of peace, the zionists assassinate them. There have been multiple embarrassments for the zionists & US backers where Hamas accepts peace & israel must then publicly decline it. The US even recently said that negotiations ‘might soon succeed’ [6]. While the assassination of Haniyeh is a strategic loss for Hamas, it is not a new situation for them and not an unforeseeable potentiality. This seems to be the clearest signal in the midst of the recent aggression, Israel is doing all it can to thwart peace talks & escalate the conflict.
Why Escalate?
“Their malice for each other is intense: you think they are united, yet their hearts are divided.” — The Quran
Immediately before these escalations there were riots against the arrest of 9 IDF soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian hostage. Right wing zionists had stormed bases and other government locations demanding the release of the soldiers. While some politicians called for calm, others demanded their release and argued, publicly, that rape is ‘legitimate’.
“Yes! If he is a Nukhba [Hamas militant], everything is legitimate to do! Everything!" — Lawmaker Hanoch Milwidsky on the legitimacy of anal rape of hostages [7]
The depravity of zionism was on full display for the world to see and was threatening to tear the country apart. An escalation, really the response to their escalation, is being sought as a unifying thing to rally behind. Remember, before 10/7 there were large protests against the Netanyahu government, 10/7 (and the IDF lies associated with that day) silenced and temporarily unified the country.
America
While the riots were one thing that ‘necessitated’ these actions, I feel like there is more to what was said/promised in the United States. The intensity of these escalations feels like a desperate attempt to trigger a wider war sooner, rather than later. I believe that the zionists have full control/support of the current administration (whoever is running it). The new Harris campaign is likely making large promises to secure enough donations to make up for lost time (and dramatically low approval ratings).
On the other side of the election, I think that the ‘no new wars’ rhetoric from Trump was reiterated, it is a recurring part of his campaign. Trump has also publicly called for israel to ‘finish quickly’ as to not lose the ‘pr war’ [8]. Despite Trumps rhetoric, he frequently contradicts himself by advocating for and boasting of support for israel.
I believe the zionists are seeking to start a wider war BEFORE US elections, to ensure that the next administration can pin blame on the current one. From the zionist perspective, already being engaged in a war would effectively tie the hands of the next administration. If Trump were to be elected this would allow him to continue his ‘no new war’ rhetoric while clearing the way to support israel as ‘a sign of strength’. If it were Kamala, she can just continue on doing whatever it is she is doing now.
To my Fellow Americans
I have several articles for you to reference on why a war in the middle east is NOT in our interest. In summary, our mission should be to preserve AMERICAN life, liberty & property as detailed here in 'American Victory', the longer we fight for our crumbling empire the more damage we do to our nation. Zionism is un-American, zionists do not want peace and our politicians only peddle this ‘greatest ally’ nonsense to you because zionism creates constant conflict & profits for the military industrial complex. As a foreign nation tries to drag us into war, I encourage you to read this excerpt from my article “War is STILL a Racket”.
Closing
It is important to remember that Hezbollah is highly capable of inflicting damage on israel and Iran is formidable as well. It is unclear what the response will be to zionist aggression and escalatory strikes. On one hand, a dramatic counter attack seems logical to establish deterrence. On the other hand, doing so would potentially play into what the zionists want. While it is a strategic conundrum for those involved, it is clear that America should stay out of it. Our interests are not served by fighting another war for israel. Americans must demand peace from our government.