Lack of time to prepare as far as aI ma aware from varous sources Israel had planned this attack for about a year now and were waiting for a trigger to go in.
Thing is Hizzbullah have won the PR battle, who has moved in to start rebuilding houses, schools and hospitals? The Lebanes govt? The UN? no Hizbullah, so people are now singing their praises so hizbullah get stronger along with their Iranian and Syrian backers.
I think France has been dispicable in only promising 200 troops. The UK can't afford to provide any and wouldn't be welcome anyway. The euro forces do have the ability to get into Lebanon quickly, it's not like it's that far away. I also think it is daft that Malaysia and Indonesia have even been considered since they don't recognise Israel as a state. This is an opportunity for Germany, France and other euro govts whose troops aren't stuck in other places to take some leadership and sort out the situation.
What a FUBAR.
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