[Godzilla]

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.

[nwctwx]

The only reason that Israel would accept it is because of Olmert.

Israeli opinion polls have been shifting away from support of a large scale ground invasion... this might also have something to do with it. Many leaders do, sometimes unfortunately, make decisions based on short term polling.

Clearly there have been numerous mistakes on his part throughout this month-long conflict.

After 7 days of rocket barrages, the decision should have been made to send a large decapitation force within days. The fact that they rolled into Southern Lebanon with a very small force, made them more of a target than a threat to Hezbollah fighters.

I'm not convinced this is over just yet, but I agree that we will be right back to it within months to years thanks to the poor decision-making this go around.