Can You Say Escalation? Yeah, I Thought You Could

I apologize. That's a flippant title. This's about as serious as life gets. I do know that.

It's worsening.

At least 72 people were killed in Lebanon Wednesday, the highest single-day toll since the offensive was launched nine days ago, sending thousands of Lebanese streaming from their homes to find safe havens.

And the humanitarian crisis is growing.

The international community was bracing for a humanitarian disaster in Lebanon, where food and medical supplies are running short because of an Israeli air and sea blockade and the bombing of the international airport and most roads out of the country.

"The most basic human rights of the population are at risk or are being violated, including their rights to life, health and food," UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour said, warning that perpetrators in the conflict could be held to account for war crimes.

Note: The image is of people (refugees) trying to escape the bloodshed and destruction. Most likely they've left most to all of their material possessions behind. Yes American citizens, possessions don't mean shit! They're running for their lives.

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