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I'm pretty lost on why this would be accepted by Israel. I mean, I understand the theory behind preventing escalation that spirals completely out of control, but this is peculiar.

1. When did we decide it's ok to negotiate with terrorists?
2. Does Israel really believe that Lebanon can or will disarm Hezbollah?

1 freed, rest still quizzed

Anti-terrorist detectives investigating the alleged plot to blow up transatlantic passenger jets were granted warrants for the further detention of 22 people arrested in the operation.

A total of 24 people were initially held following raids in London, High Wycombe, Bucks and Birmingham which were carried out by police in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Along with the 22 a further person also remains in custody, while one of the people arrested in the terror raids has been released with no further action, Scotland Yard said.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the warrants allowed officers to detain the 22 suspects until Wednesday August 16.

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I'm pretty lost on why this would be accepted by Israel. I mean, I understand the theory behind preventing escalation that spirals completely out of control, but this is peculiar.
1. When did we decide it's ok to negotiate with terrorists?
2. Does Israel really believe that Lebanon can or will disarm Hezbollah?

The only reason that Israel would accept it is because of Olmert. Previous PM's would never have let this go this long or far. Olmert is a warning to us if we elect a leftie Demonrat to the presidency.
As far as negotiating with terrorists....it may be side stepped in that it specifies Lebanon, not Hezbollah. But then all can see through that smoke screen.
I think the IDF will do all they can to facilitate Lebanon taking control. The still have friends there and after the Syria-inspired assination, there Syria is even less liked, along with Hezbollah. Does the leadership of Lebanon have the moxie to disarm and kick Hezbollah out? Highly doubtful IMHO, so within a year Israel will be forced to act again. Hopefully, this wakes up the citizenry and gets someone who competent militarly in charge, not the pamper brigade of Olmert's cabinet.