Israel’s Lebanon Offensive: A Grim Toll and Washington’s Dangerous Blind Spot

As Israel intensifies its military offensive in southern Lebanon, the human cost is devastating: at least 394 dead, including 83 children, and over 1,130 wounded, according to Lebanese health officials. Among the hardest hit are civilian homes and even medical personnel—clear evidence that these strikes extend far beyond targeting combatants.Is America Ignoring a Growing Threat at Our Doorstep?The relentless bombings are not isolated acts of conflict but part of a broader regional upheaval that should command urgent attention from Washington. For years, Hezbollah’s deep entrenchment in southern Beirut and its missile arsenals have posed a direct threat to Israeli—and by...