[Dog Gone]

This doesn't change anything. Israel doesn't intend to occuply Lebanon. It doesn't even intend to destroy Hezbollah or it would have bombed the offices in Syria and Iran by now.

It intends to create a buffer zone for the rockets. This MAY accomplish that.

[crowman]

This may accomplish that only if the "force" moves around and through the entire southern region and actively uncovers and removes all hezbo munitions still stored and available..

[KTM rider]

I am pretty sure Hizb'Allah won't accept until they run out of ammo . The jihadists continue to be emboldened by Israels bids for peace at any price. When they gave up Gaza it was an invitation, as if Israel said "I'm weak now,come kill me" .

Islamonazis percieve any apeasement or measured response as a victory ....we all know that !

[imbednarz]

I agree. This is a total defeat for Israel. the esentials to victory were 1. Disarm the Hezbolla and 2. At least get their soldiers back without a humiliating swap.
The key is the over throw of Olmert and the emmediate accendancy of Notayahoo.