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| UNIFIL says could resort to 'use of force beyond self-defense' |
| 2006-10-04 |
| The United Nations explained Tuesday the "rules of engagement" that will be used by its peacekeepers who are supervising a cease-fire in south Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel since August 14. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said it could resort to the "use of force beyond self-defense," but did not give details on the means which will be used. "UNIFIL commanders have sufficient authority to act forcefully when confronted with hostile activity of any kind," a UN statement said. "All UNIFIL personnel may exercise the inherent right of self-defense. In addition, the use of force beyond self-defense may be applied to ensure that UNIFIL's area of operations," it said. According to the statement the UN mandate is aimed at protecting "UN personnel, facilities, installations and equipment; ensuring the security and freedom of movement of UN personnel and humanitarian workers; and protecting civilians under imminent threat of physical violence." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #8 Chirac has zero chances of being reelected. Except in case of an international crisis (say with Iran) by playing the card of Asterix opposing the big bad Americans or by having French forces shoot at Israelis while "defending Lebanon". |
| Posted by: JFM 2006-10-04 16:50 |
| #7 I'd hate to think about the climate here, if the IDF (aka "Tsahal" for frenchies, wonder why, an another illustration of the jooo obsession of France?) shoot back at french forces. Hysteria wouldn't be strong enough a word to describe it. |
| Posted by: anonymous5089 2006-10-04 11:59 |
| #6 ..cease-fire in south Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel since August 14. Hezbollah seems to be considered as a nation. Nice! |
| Posted by: SwissTex 2006-10-04 09:43 |
| #5 Silentbrick, don't underestimate EUro stupidity. |
| Posted by: gromgoru 2006-10-04 08:38 |
| #4 I don't know....given my druthers, I'd much rather shoot at the Hezzies than the IDF. Cause you shoot at the IDF, they're gonna kill ya. Regardless of what the politicians are saying, you can bet the boots on the ground know that fact DAMN well. |
| Posted by: Silentbrick 2006-10-04 08:22 |
| #3 uh huh...cuz they CERTAINLY won't fire on Hezbollah. |
| Posted by: PlanetDan 2006-10-04 06:51 |
| #2 I'd say that appears to be the case... |
| Posted by: Pappy 2006-10-04 01:43 |
| #1 Are you preparing the excuse to fire on the IDF on the next go ? |
| Posted by: SpecOp35 2006-10-04 00:43 |