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Originally Posted by dawsey
Although Hezbollah started the trouble by capturing two Israelis, as usual,the Israeli reply has been heavy handed.
Pictures in my daily paper show the damage and destruction in the Israeli bombing in Beirut to flush out the ringleaders.
There is talk of Iran and Syria being behind this latest uprising, and I fear the worst. It needs some UN intervention PDQ or this will escalate.
I do know the knock on effect in the UK has pushed oil prices above $75 a barrel and our fuel is at an all time high. I doesn't look good.
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I agree, but who will supply the Un forces?
Us Brits are over stretched as it is! The US is a big no-no due to the perception of them being the major backer of Israel. Recent history does not bode well for another major European country to 'lead' the force! (FRance don't want involve there troops! Germany don't want any body bags! Belgium and Dutch seem unwilling after the Balkans.) Which leaves Asain, South American (Brazil ??) or African to lead or at least supply most of the forces!