August 5, 2006
Turtle Bay Two-Step
"Countries Near Agreement on Resolution" the headline reads. In the matter of open warfare between Israel and hateful religious zealots armed with military ordnance by the hateful religious regime in Iran, an agreement to resolve the situation has nearly been reached between: Paris and Washington.
Dagny wonders, "Who is going to deliver that message to Hezbollah?" "I think it may have to be delivered to Iran on their behalf... via B-52," I quipped.
Seriously though, I think Israel should tell all the meddling busybodies in foreign capitals who seek to end Israel's vigorous self-defense that they will stop trying to kill Hezbollah fighters and destroy their weapons "just as soon as you get your ass over here and make us."
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Posted by JohnGalt at August 5, 2006 1:15 AM
I also heard an insinuation that a "multi-national force" is in the works for deployment in southern Lebanon. The idea is, supposedly, that neither Israel or the religious fanatics with military ordnance will be threatened by the other and, therefore, fire upon them. The problem with this strategy is that the RFwMO are threatened (ideologically) by the mere EXISTENCE of Israel. Don't expect the soldiers of some other nation(s) interspersed between them to change that reality.
If a militarily capable force is placed in southern Lebanon I fear that, one day, they will be faced with a choice between shooting back (at Hizbollah) or running away. Since this "multi-national" force is purportedly intended to be led by France, we all know which option they will choose. (Will the US Army come to France's rescue - again?)
I also heard an insinuation that a "multi-national force" is in the works for deployment in southern Lebanon. The idea is, supposedly, that neither Israel or the religious fanatics with military ordnance will be threatened by the other and, therefore, fire upon them. The problem with this strategy is that the RFwMO are threatened (ideologically) by the mere EXISTENCE of Israel. Don't expect the soldiers of some other nation(s) interspersed between them to change that reality.
If a militarily capable force is placed in southern Lebanon I fear that, one day, they will be faced with a choice between shooting back (at Hizbollah) or running away. Since this "multi-national" force is purportedly intended to be led by France, we all know which option they will choose. (Will the US Army come to France's rescue - again?)
Posted by: johngalt at August 5, 2006 12:15 PMOddly enough, the French won't participate in any UNtied Nations force (although leading the charge) until Israel and Hezbollah stop shooting at each other!
Will the Litani River become the next Maginot line?
Posted by: TrekMedic251 at August 5, 2006 12:35 PMThe Wall Street Journal did a great piece on the multinational force: http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110008746
It's a quick solution, and everybody loves those, but for the points you mention -- and general UN inefficacy -- it remains a bad idea.
Posted by: jk at August 5, 2006 4:02 PM | What do you think? [3]