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UN locked in resolution wrangle

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5244572.stm
and
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_world/view/223224/1/.html

4th August 2006

Why can't France and ths US just come to a compromise? Granted, it is not easy when each country wants their own way, believing in their self-righteousness, but the suffering has gone on for too long. The need for a resolution to this problem is highly urgent, surely the two countries can put aside their differences and try and see things from the viewpoints of others, rather than think that their viewpoint is the best, or be so shallow as to think that their viewpoint IS the best for the Israeli community. It is apalling that even adults can be so stubborn even in the face of such terrible violence. I'm sure the international community (if they know any better, that is) will not mind if the UN chooses a solution that could potentially upset certain countries, but the priority here is to end the violence from an objective perspective, everything else should not be considered at an equal or higher level than this.

However it is understood that Israel is in a real rut in terms of options. Should they keep their military forces out there, the violence cannot stop. But if they pull back, they lose their defences. Thus it is best that the UN send peacekeeping forces as soon as possible to allow the Israeli army to pull back. A ceasefire force should be the first step even while the negotiations carry on, buying the UN more time to come up with a long term solution while acting as a temporary solution. There has been too much talking and not enough action. If they want any hope of changing the situation for the better, the UN really should act sooner.

posted by Charmaine @ 11:14 PM