And feel free to look through my comments in the last two weeks and you’ll see that time and again I have admitted the shortcomings of Arabs.

Also, please note that Lebanese is not spelled Lebonese

I will spell it out for you..we don’t like the UN. We think the UN is worthless. Resolution 1559 is a good example of how inept the UN is. It is the responsibility of the UN to enforce the resolutions it passes. Just because we don’t like them and think they are worthless, does not mean that the leaders of countries are not bound to the resolutions. Lebanon was in violation of Resolution 1559. Hezbollah told the Lebonese leaders of their plans to kidnap the Israelis..the Lebonese did nothing to stop it…I bet the Lebonese wish that had now!

Israel….Where did I say they can do no wrong. I pointed out the fact that you said they are in violation of UN resolutions, when in actuality, you and the rest of the Arab world seem to feel that Israel must adhere to a resolution, while turning a blind eye to the fact that they were 2 party resolutions, and the opposite party is not adhereing to their end of the deal. Such as resolution 1559. Which brings us to foreign policy. At the present time, the Bush Administration is changing the course with which the ME is going to be dealt with. Gone are the days where we accept a quick fix for a long standing problem. There needs to be a lasting deal brokered where all parties adhere to the deal.

1. Please identify in the piece how Israel has sinned against its arab neighbors? (since you claim that you are not turning a blind eye to Israel’s sins)
2. I guess the UN is back into play.
3. Israel was attacked many times and Israel has initiated attacks a few times as well. The first shot was shot by Israel in 1967.
4. Finally, Peejz, that’s the injustice in your arguments and the conservative arguments. Everything is over-simplified. The reality is, life, relationships, foreign policy is complicated.

You can accuse me of “chasing my tail in arguments” but the reality is, this post has shown me your disdain for truth and appreciation for hypocricy. When I first brought the UN, you jumped on my case. But now, since it serves your needs, you cite it. Come on, Peejz, grow up!

It is often claimed that Israel “is in violation of UN resolutions”. Some anti-Israel websites complain about “66 UN resolutions Israel ignores”. To respond requires a review of what UN resolutions have been passed on the subject of Israel and its neighbors, what is their actual content, and what have been the actions of all the parties involved, not just Israel.

It then takes you through a series of resolutions etc, and the piece continues by saying:

The pattern was established:

Israel is attacked.
Israel defends itself.
The UN or other international group steps in to end the violence, calling for both sides to take certain actions to resolve the situation.
Israel attempts to comply but the intransigence and non-compliance of Israel’s enemies delays implementation.
Israel is blamed for failing to comply while the failures of Israel’s enemies are ignored.

All documented btw! And in ending the piece it asks:

In response to accusations against Israel based on UN Resolutions, the question must be asked: “Exactly what UN Resolution is Israel violating?” It is certainly true that many of the UN Resolutions have not been implemented, but is Israel at fault? Does Israel have to implement its obligations before others implement theirs? Does Israel have to risk increased damage, death and destruction with no corresponding action on other requirements of the resolutions? And what about resolutions where Israel has complied? What have been the results? Resolutions 425/426 regarding Lebanon led to Israel’s withdrawal in 2000 and Israel has been certified by the UN as being in full compliance. But attacks against Israel across that border continued and even escalated.

It really isn’t that complicated Eddy!
as for this: But regarding your question about where I get that you “respect”the UN is that FrmrArty is using 1559 as evidence
Last time I checked, although much to my dismay, we are still members of the UN, so I guess that would make FAO correct in citing the 1559 resolution!

You keep chasing your tail in the arguement.

But regarding your question about where I get that you “respect” the UN is that FrmrArty is using 1559 as evidence. Had Israel abided by a handful of those resolutions (return of refugees, return to pre-1967 borders) [which of course you are welcomed to disagree that Israel should do that, i'm just saying that there are UN resolutions against Israel concerning those issues], perhaps none of this would have happened in the first place. Alas, “what ifs” are fun exercises but don’t have any real answers…

I did check the site

Where did you get that we respect the UN? Because we don’t like the organization doesn’t make the fact that Lebanon is in violation of 1559. And had they abided by it, or at the very least, warned Israel of the kidnapping plan, this would not have escalted!

1. Israel, our closest “ally” in the Middle East, has been the subject of 138 resolutions between 1967 and 2000. Citation
2. Here are the list of violations. Citation.

FYI #2 refers to Resolutions from 1955-1992 which are: Res. 106, 111, 127, 162, 171, 228, 237, 248, 250, 251… do I really need to continue? Just check the site.

3. Thanks for having me re-read UN 1559. Peejz, when i first came on this site you ‘kindly’ told me that I assume too much for the UN… that the UN is wroth nothing (Robert calls it United Nothings)… So I don’t get it… now you respect the UN? Lebanon should abide by UN resolution 1559 (without condition). I’m just waiting to see when Israel starts abiding by the UN resolutions against it…