The Lebanese Government has unanimously agreed to deploy 15,000 Lebanese troops on the southern border once the Israeli Defense Forces leave Lebanon.
The question now is: Is this a trap for the Lebanese Army? Will Hizbullah agree to hand its arms to the Army? Will they fight the Army for their weapons?...
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Doha, 'Is this a trap for the Lebanese Army?'
So there is a conspiracy theorist inside you after all!! :P
'There is simply no way around the fact that it is now Lebanon and other Arab states which are delaying the ceasefire'
I think you need to do two things:
1) read the draft resolution. It says 'cessation of hostilities'
2) do u think Israel will abide by that? they wouldn't even abide by a ceasefire. they killed four UN officers a few days ago. does the UN have any power over Israel? did it ever?
I'm sorry, but the U.N. is an absolute joke who holds no authority what-so-ever. Israel ignores them, Lebanon ignores them, Iran ignores them, hell, the U.S. even ignores them. If this conflict is going to be left up to the U.N., then get ready for a LONG up-hill battle.
Doha,
this is no trap. As you mentioned in your entry, the decision to send the army was a unanimous cabinet decision - a cabinet with four or five shi'a members, 2 of which represent Hizballah.
I am cautiously optimistic that this decision (including the conclusion of the conference of Arab ministers) may signify the beginning of the end of this calamity.
Vox, I have to say that I am a tad bit dissapointed in you.
I agree that an international force must be deployed to "assist" the lebanese army for this to be successful. The question then is what international force?? I don't think the french "force" will cut it. A NATO force similiar to the one in Afganistan would probably be the best bet. I don't think a U.S. led force would work at all due to the history between the Israeli and the U.S. not to mention HA has already killed over 240 marines the last time they were in Lebanon. Any thoughts?
Doha
why u start to dubt ?! HB agreed that Army take full control in south
This is a couragous move by the Lebanese government towards the end of this conflict. Needless to say this was the Israeli government demand from day 1 and that it is unfortunate it ook the lives of 900 Lebanese and 80 Israelis to get there.
I think that this is what made Syria's foreign minister storm out in anger from the Arab FM meeting as Prime Minister Seniora and others have made it clear to him that Lebanon will no longer be the scapegoat for Syria and Iran's ambitions through their proxy Hezbollah.
the only reasoni want an international force - is not because i dont trust the lebanese.. on the contrary - i do trust them and i believe that stepping up to the plate is a testament to courage.. however - the HA have been training and implementing for years and the Lebanese army is relatively inexperienced.. i want a force to train them and prep them so they can be effective and strategic..
i also want the lebanese army to represent the lebanese values and serve a source of pride and confidence in the national institutions.. i think lebanon with all of its layers deserves this..
wishing peace to all of us..
lirun
telaviv
www.emspeace.blogspot.com
hope soon we shall strengthen eachother
I have been following this site for a few weeks. I have learned so much. Thank you to everyone! I am an American and I have a question. I am really sorry if it sounds stupid. Someone recently said to me that The Arab world should be more upset than it is with Iran's involvement because they are not even Arab's-They are Persian's killing Arabs. Can anyone speak to this? Thank you.
Thank you dougjnn.
Sherri
i am bored of responded to your one-sidedness.. i think your comments could simply say "i hate israel no matter what.."
why spend your creativity on attempts at poetry..
anyway - and to the message i would like to convey.. i think we have an opportunity at something real with the deployment of lebanese troops through the south..
i hope they receive adequate training and equipment to cope with the stress..
in my eyes.. the 15000 are very courageous..
this morning seeing the Lebanese leader cry on tv was much more moving than it was just to read about it..
such a powerful message to the region.. i understood the following:
no lebanon is not a puppet
no lebanon is not iran
no lebanon is not france
but rather lebanon is arab - just like egypt.. jordan.. saudi arabia.. syria.. etc.. and where is exactly the care of the arabs and why are they not rallying stronger behind lebanon who has stood behind them..
i also understood that the decision to regain control of lebanon was made as a conscious arab state attempting to establish its sovereignty..
my view may be squewed.. but in any case.. i think that was a powerful historical moment..
wishing peace on us all.. for israel as well as all of our arab neighbours
lirun
telaviv
www.emspeace.blogspot.com
it's about time
sherri..
im not attacking your views or your right to hold them..
im just a bit sick of the relentless melodramatic bias..
these children are dying only kms away from me..
lebanese and israeli children mind you..
your portrayel only serves to belittle the tragedy..
the suffering is larger than just one nation.. there are two at the core of this conflict and the entire region hears the echos of the screams..
like doha.. i think conspiracy theories are pointless
peace needs to be multilateral.. you need a broader perspective..
thats my view on your views
now good night and get some sleep sherri frost.. unfortunately i suspect that you may still have reason to continue tomorrow..
lirun
telaviv
www.emspeace.blogspot.com
clear vision delivers clear reason
i hope we leave lebanon too..
i think the only solution will be a compromise whereby we leave but an international force is brought in to operate in conjunction with the lebanese forces..
there needs to be some transparency of events..
lebanon needs to be protected.. from its internal foes.. that trouble it from within and provoke my government to partake in the madness..
ultimately lebanon and israel's shared security can not be dissected..
i have never heard of unilateral peace..
wishing that we all have peace soon
lirun
telaviv
www.emspeace.blogspot.com
there are good people on all sides.. they need to be strengthened..
Better to send the troops to the Syrian border and seal it off. Starve Hezb'allah and let Israel finish them off. There will never be peace as long as Hezb'allah is still around.
Dear Sylvia 3:56 AM
>Do you think the 15,000 Lebanese troops will fight Hizbulla or will they help Hizulla once they are at the southern border?
- It worth mentioning that Israel doesn"t insist on fighting HA , just somebody has to disarm it. We have no other reason for entering Lebanon except eliminating the threat from our northern border.
>What other reason will the Lebanese national army have to get ready and join the fight?
-It isn't nessesary a need to fight. Look , the Swiss army controls every part of its territory.
>I doubt The Prime Minister has any fight in him, will to fight or a choice.
-Somehow I believe , that mr. Siniora is quite a good man , but it seems that he isn't strong enough to control the situation.
And I wish peace , sala'am and shalom to everybody.
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