truths unmistakably clear in times of war

(MENAFN) In times of war, some truths are unmistakably clear. Take the so-called "Hamas-Israel War"—which is more accurately described as the Gaza Genocide, a brutal campaign by Israel against Palestinians. Their ongoing resistance, despite overwhelming violence, is likely to be remembered in both legend and history.

Similarly, Israel’s recent attacks on Iran—carried out in close coordination with the United States—constitute what many international legal experts agree is a “blatant act of aggression.” These strikes lack any lawful justification under the UN Charter, specifically violating Article 2(4), a universally binding principle that prohibits the use of force unless explicitly authorized. Israel’s actions were not mandated by the UN Security Council, nor can they be classified as self-defense under Article 51.

Attempts to rationalize the strikes as “preemptive” are seen as thinly veiled propaganda by pro-Israel lobbyists, with no legitimate grounding in international law.

What is particularly striking, however, is not just the illegality of the attacks but the Western response—or lack thereof. After years of invoking international norms to criticize Russia, many Western governments and media outlets have remained silent or have gone to great lengths to justify Israel’s actions. This double standard has become all too familiar, particularly in the context of the Gaza crisis, where Western leaders have often turned a blind eye.

What’s noteworthy now is the specific narrative being constructed to justify the latest Israeli aggression. Prominent politicians, mainstream media, and think tank analysts in the West are shaping a carefully curated message to shield Israel from accountability, revealing a persistent bias and further undermining the credibility of international law as applied by these states.

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