calm down, read upthread - israel under Olmert doesn't want to go in on the ground in force. they won't do it, so this endgame was inevitable. we are all dissapointed, but it is not Bush's fault.
Summary of Draft Resolution
PP1. Recalls all previous resolutions on Lebanon, including 1559!!! (I think they mean, recall, as in enforce these, not as in take them away) - poor wording in my opinion
PP2. Expresses concern over the continuing escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and in Israel.
PP3. Emphasizes the need for an end of violence, but at the same time empahiszing the need to address urgently the causes that have given rise to the current crisis. Including the unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldiers.
PP4. Encourage settling the issue of prisoners in Lebanon.
PP5. Supports the Lebanon seven-point plan, to extend its authority over its territory.
PP6. Determined to have all of this happen right away...
PP7. "Taking due note" of the proposals make in the seven-point plan regarding the Shebaa farms area,
PP8. Deploys a Lebanese armed force of 15,000 to the border. Allows additional UNIFIL forces as needed.
PP9. Everyone agrees in their responsibilities to a long-term solution.
PP10. The situation in Lebanon constitutes a threat to international peace and security.
OP1. Calls for a full cessation of hostilities...on both sides
OP2. Once there is a full cessation of hostilities, then calls on Lebanon and UNIFIL to move south.
OP3. Emphasizes the importance of Lebanon taking control of it's territory.
OP4. Reiterates its strong support for full respect for the Blue Line
OP5. Calls on both parties to recall their previous support for the Israeli-Lebanese General Armistice Agreement of 23 March 1949
OP6. Calls on the international community to financially help Lebanon rebuild.
OP7. Calls on both parties to not take any actions that would mess up PP1.
OP8. Calls on both parties to support a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution based on:
1. full respect of the blue line
2. a area free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons, other than those of the government of Lebanon between the south border and the Litani river.
3. full implementation of the Taif Accords, resolution 1559, and 1680.
4. no foreign forces in Lebanon with out their permission
5. no sales or supply of arms and related material with out Lebanon's permission.
6. maps of land mines in Lebanon to be given to the UN
OP9. Invites the Secretary-Gerneral to try and make it all work.
OP10. Request proposals to make resolutions 1559, 1680 and provisions of the Taif Accords possible.
OP11. Authorizes a maximum of 15,000 UNIFIL troops to carry out 425 and 426
1. monitor the cessation of hostilities
2. accompany and support the Lebanese armed forces as they move south
3. coordination its activities related to PP11
4. assist in humanitarian aid
5. assist Lebanon in implementing PP14
OP12. Allows the Lebanon force and UNIFIL to take any actions necessary to stop any hostile activities...
OP13. Request the Secretary-General to make this all happen
OP14. Calls on Lebanon to secure it's borders
OP15. Calls on Lebanon to stop harboring terrorist!
OP16. Extends the mandates of UNIFIL until 31 August 2007
OP17. Request the Secretary-General to keep everyone updated on what's going on.
OP18. Stresses the importance to achieve peace in the ME.
calming down thanks. I invested to much into this I guess. Regards.