Essay: Must the Sword Devour Forever?

With lessons from past deadly invasions of Lebanon shoved aside, the US and Israel are escalating toward endless war. From Seth Anziska for Jewish Currents

15 November 2024

Image: An Israeli bomb dropped near the airport in southern Beirut, October 1st, 2024. Sylvain Rostaing/Le Pictorium via Alamy

Must the Sword Devour Forever?

Author

Prof Seth Anziska

Summary

Seth Anziska examines the parallels between Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon and the current conflict, highlighting the recurring patterns of violence and the devastating impact on civilians. It critiques the justifications used by Israeli and US officials for military actions, noting the lack of restraint and the significant human toll. Anziska argues that the ongoing escalation mirrors past mistakes and calls for a reevaluation of strategies to avoid endless war and achieve a political resolution.

Reference

Anziska, Seth. "Must the Sword Devour Forever?" Jewish Currents, November 14, 2024. https://jewishcurrents.org/must-the-sword-devour-forever.