News - Middle East Crisis

It has now been 2 weeks since the outbreak of violence in Lebanon and Israel and as the fighting rages civilian casualties and suffering continue to mount. The worst violence has fallen on Lebanon, resulting in countless calls for a ceasefire and criticism of Israel throughout the international community. However, I feel a few basic questions might be asked to help one determine who really deserves the blame and responsibility for the humanitarian crisis now unfolding.

1. Who provoked this war by first invading a sovereign state and then killing and capturing its soldiers? (Something that has been done multiple times in the past as well)
2. Who amassed a massive arsenal, that was estimated to include 12,000 rockets and missiles at the start of the conflict, while devoted to the elimination of an entire nation? (All while, according to the UN, they were supposed to be disarmed)
3. Who indiscriminately fires on military and civilian targets alike?
4. Who completely disregards human life by utilizing citizens, even women and children, as human shields; blending in among civilians and using homes and apartment buildings for military headquarters and weapons storage?