The Gaza Model: Analyzing Modern Warfare Tactics in Lebanon
The Gaza model: is this what war looks like now? | Mohamad Bazzi
The Guardian
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On April 8, 2024, Israel conducted a devastating aerial bombardment in Lebanon, resulting in over 350 deaths and widespread destruction, paralleling tactics used in Gaza. This military strategy, rooted in the Dahiyeh doctrine, raises concerns about the normalization of such warfare and the implications for civilians in conflict zones.
- 01Israel's April 8 attacks in Lebanon resulted in 357 deaths and over 1,200 injuries.
- 02The military operation, named Operation Eternal Darkness, targeted civilian areas, reflecting a shift in warfare tactics.
- 03The Dahiyeh doctrine advocates for the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure as a form of collective punishment.
- 04The U.S. continues to provide military support to Israel, enabling its operations in Lebanon and Gaza.
- 05The ongoing violence raises questions about international accountability and the normalization of extreme military strategies.
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On April 8, 2024, Israel launched a severe aerial assault on Lebanon, resulting in 357 deaths and over 1,200 injuries in just ten minutes. This operation, named Operation Eternal Darkness, targeted civilian infrastructure across Beirut and southern Lebanon, echoing tactics previously used in Gaza. The Israeli military claimed to be targeting Hezbollah operatives, yet the scale of civilian casualties suggests a broader strategy of collective punishment rooted in the Dahiyeh doctrine, which permits the targeting of civilian areas to undermine support for armed groups. This doctrine, established during earlier conflicts, has set a precedent for Israel's military actions, leading to widespread destruction and displacement. The U.S. has provided continuous military support to Israel, raising concerns about complicity in potential war crimes. As the conflict escalates, the normalization of such warfare tactics poses significant risks for civilians and challenges the global community's response to humanitarian crises.
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The ongoing conflict has led to significant civilian casualties and displacement, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and raising fears of further violence.
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