Invasion Day 2
I received what is arguably the worst news of my life this morning when I heard that Israel bombed the airport. Before I left I told everyone that Lebanon was safe and the worst threat was from Israel and they were too busy with Hamas to do anything with Lebanon. Turns out I was wrong about that. Then I said that Israel wouldn't hit Beirut because it would create so many issues for it and striking the city was really unnecessary. Again, I have been proven wrong. I don't know what to think anymore. This campus is probably the safest place in the country, and we are advised to just stay on campus (for once I'm going to listen to authority figures), but we are still feeling the ripples of the events throughout the country. For instance, one of my instructors was not able to make it to class today because he lives near the TV station that Israel bombed. He's fine, but obviously he didn't want to leave his family.
Meanwhile, my country has declared that Israel has the right to defend itself. (See this article.)
Furthermore, the Uncle Sam blames Syria and Iran...I don't think I have quite the right words to express how stupid I think this statement is considering the disproportionate amount of force Israel is using. A soldier is kidnapped and you bomb an airport! Fifteen people died in the airport attack alone!
Meanwhile, my country has declared that Israel has the right to defend itself. (See this article.)
Furthermore, the Uncle Sam blames Syria and Iran...I don't think I have quite the right words to express how stupid I think this statement is considering the disproportionate amount of force Israel is using. A soldier is kidnapped and you bomb an airport! Fifteen people died in the airport attack alone!

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