The failure of UN rule 1701 has forced Israel’s hand

Published October 26, 2024 8:00am ET



Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon in its attempt to eradicate Hezbollah has led to calls for the resurrection of a nearly two-decade-old resolution that its proponents argue would help restore peace.

Critics, however, believe that United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 requires no further negotiating and that the failure of its original implementation in 2006 has led to Israel being forced to take matters into its own hands.

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