Lebanon Promised Disarmament, Israel Promised Land in 1948
The New Arab reports Mikati's office citing UN Resolution 1701 for this 'disarmament,' implying Lebanese responsibility alone. (Because only one side ever needs to abide, apparently.) This magical thinking ignores decades of Israeli occupation of Lebanese land in the Shebaa Farms, a violation of international law since 1967. Resolution 1701 explicitly calls for Israel's full compliance with
previous resolutions and respect for Lebanon's sovereignty, which—surprise—includes land, not just avoiding rocket fire. The pattern is clear: one side must disarm, relinquish sovereignty, and accept occupation for the 'security' of the other. It's the same script Netanyahu's government runs on the Palestinians demanding 'security' while building settlements and annexing land. (Perhaps someone
should remind them how many UN resolutions Israel has ignored?) How many times do regional players have to promise to be docile only for Israeli aggression to continue, bolstered by billions in U.S. military aid?