[dawn53]

I have a "tin foil hat" theory. We had to know the cease fire was doomed from the start (mainly because UN or Lebanon troops will not disarm Hezbollah.) However, what if the purpose of the ceasefire, was merely to have a ceasefire during the Aug. 22nd period, so that Iran could not have a "reason" for an attack on Israel (if that's what they're planning.)

[ItsForTheChildren]

Here's some more foil: Maybe this was a little strategery on the administration's part. Expose in a dramatic way, for all the world to see just how ineffectual the UN truly is and at the same time give Israel the cover it needs to continue, and eventually expand, its operations there.