"Why do you think the U.N. has any responsibility other than to keep Peace on the border between Israel and Lebanon?"



It is a UN responsibility, and Israel has the right to expect the terms of the ceasefire to be observed.


"Seems to me this is an internal Lebanese struggle that has nothing to do with Israel - unless, of course, Israel chooses to become involved, at which point the U.N. will step in. "


UN Security Council Resolution/1701

...– full implementation of the relevant provisions of the Taif Accords, and of resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006), that require the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon, so that, pursuant to the Lebanese cabinet decision of 27 July 2006, there will be no weapons or authority in Lebanon other than that of the Lebanese State;




So only Israel has to comply with the UN ceasefire terms, and they do not even get the kidnapped soldiers back ( as promised)- Tell me again why Israel should trust the UN in any life-or-death matter?




Subject: RE: BS: Is Hezbollah Winning?
From: beardedbruce - PM
Date: 22 Sep 06 - 12:44 PM

Oh, yeah- let me see.

Hezbollah starts with 12,000 rockets.

Hezbollah shoots over 4,000 rockets.

Hezbollah now has 20,000 rockets.






UN Security Council Resolution/1701


15. Decides further that all States shall take the necessary measures to prevent, by their nationals or from their territories or using their flag vessels or aircraft:

(a) The sale or supply to any entity or individual in Lebanon of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts for the aforementioned, whether or not originating in their territories; and

(b) The provision to any entity or individual in Lebanon of any technical training or assistance related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of the items listed in subparagraph (a) above; except that these prohibitions shall not apply to arms, related material, training or assistance authorized by the Government of Lebanon or by UNIFIL as authorized in paragraph 11;