The resurgence of the Dahiyeh Doctrine in Beirut's Dahiyeh district is a troubling return to a military doctrine that entails massive damage of civilian infrastructure.
Developed during the 2006 Lebanon War, this tactic tries to undercut adversaries such as Hezbollah by causing severe damage to residential districts in order to engender public animosity of militant groups.
In recent military operations, Israel has expanded its attacks on Dahiyeh, using tactics similar to those employed in previous conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
The current onslaught has resulted in large human casualties and immense destruction, reminiscent of the devastation saw in 2006, which killed over 1,000 people and displaced roughly 900,000 others.
According to reports, essential infrastructure such as hospitals and schools have been assaulted, resulting in a humanitarian crisis.
Critics argue that this technique not only breaches international law, but also fails to achieve its declared goals.
Rather than removing threats like Hezbollah, such actions may aggravate tensions and prolong war cycles. The Dahiyeh Doctrine's implementation raises serious ethical concerns about employing civilians as collateral damage in military strategy.
As Israel continues to carry out this policy in Dahiyeh, the international community is raising major concerns about accountability and the moral ramifications of allowing such military tactics to be used unchecked.
The situation calls for quick diplomatic action to address the underlying reasons and seek a long-term solution that prioritizes human rights and regional stability.
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