Lebanese first responders say they are being targeted by Israeli strikes – WaPost
“Deliberate strikes on rescue workers and medical personnel, even those affiliated with armed groups, is a war crime under international law unless they are taking part in the hostilities. The Israel Defense Forces did not respond to questions about the specific attacks detailed in this story, instead sharing links to previous statements in which it has accused Hezbollah of using ambulances to transport weapons and fighters. The army has yet to publicly provide evidence that the emergency vehicles it targeted were being used for military purposes.”
In One Day, Two of the Biggest Brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu Disappeared – WSJ
Trump promises to end the war in the Middle East. But how — and how fast? Trump’s record is pro-Zionist. But will he be as willing as Biden to let Netanyahu lead the US along like a military pack animal? Trump’s ego may dictate otherwise, and he doesn’t have to get elected again.
Stopping the Gaza war would conflict with Israel’s long-range goals. To achieve objectives of reducing the Palestinian population and taking more land in the West Bank and Gaza, the Netanyahu regime is likely to want to continue the slaughter as long as politically possible. Trump has said that the genocide “looks bad.” Vance has signaled that US and Israel policy goals will not always align. We’ll see. Meanwhile, day by day, the world watches Palestinian children being maimed and killed and pile up by the thousands at US taxpayers’ expense.