The Cease-Fire in Lebanon Depends on Israeli Resolve, Not the Guarantors’ Enforcement
A deal that treats a belligerent as a third party.
November 27, 2024
A deal that treats a belligerent as a third party.
Normally, a cease-fire agreement is concluded by the two belligerent parties. But when it comes to Israel, normal diplomatic rules never seem to apply. Noah Rothman notes that this deal was reached by Israel and Lebanon with French and American guarantees:
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The response must go beyond law enforcement.
In America and in Europe.
Roman bloodsports offended Jewish sensibilities, but that didn’t keep some from watching—or participating.
William Bradford, Hebraist.