Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Pgardn,
I find a lot in your post to agree with.
Here's a thought, France has trade involvements with many Arab countries.
I'd even venture that they have more "credibility" in the region than many, if not all, "western" countries. The US has thrown away their "neutral" status.
If France can establish itself in that role, it's to the US's advantage.
There are strategies going on behind the scenes.
France is "dragging their heels", but that plays to Israel's advantage. It buys time. In the meanwhile, Italy is sending 3,000 peace keepers. Hmmm..do they want a slice of the pie?
Now here's a question...where is Hezbollah getting the $12K they're dishing out to the Lebanese people whose houses have been bombed in Beirut?
That makes me very curious.
Finally, regarding the UN...let them have some time to do what they know they must. If in the end, they are successful, it's not only Israel that will trust them, but also many other nations. If they fail...too horrible to consider.