So let’s see, what can be said about the past 48 hours?
Israel has begun pulling out of Lebanon. But the UN peacekeeprs aren’t going in – and nobody’s willing to hold Hezbollah to its obligations.
In the meantime, the Lebanese army is moving to take positions in South Lebanon… but not to displace or disarm Hezbollah. On the contrary, Hezbollah’s favourite puppet government has reportedly struck a deal to allow the group to keep its weapons. (Siniora now denies this, but actions here will speak louder than words).
Oh, and the kidnapped soldiers? Still not released.
What exactly is the basis for the claim that this cease-fire is in any way, shape or form good for Israel?
Yes, i am very upset at what seems to be a lot of b.s. on the part of the UN. There was only so long Israel could have refused a ceasefire, but this is ridiculous. I think we as a society owe it to ourselves to destroy Hezbollah root and branch no matter what the cost. Only then will real progress be made. Then we can work on disarming and destroying the Palestinian terrorist groups, which includes their current Government. Only when all Muslim violence ceases, can a solution involving a Palestinian state be achieved.