UNIFIL says could resort to 'use of force beyond self-defense'

[Behind the Aegis]

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.

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[shadowknows69]

1. "hostile activity of any kind"

Including incursions by Mossad commandos?

[Behind the Aegis]

3. .

:eyes:

I guess so. Let's hope they do the same with the established militia, Hizb'allah. But, I am sure it was just meant as a threat to Israel. They dare not stand up to Hizb'allah.

[pampango]

4. I hope that they dare stand up to whomever the UN

ceasefire agreement tells them to stand up to. Otherwise, whichever side agreed to the details of the ceasefire with the belief that they could just ignore its stipulations later, will be the winner of the ceasefire, if not the winner of the war.

[Solo_in_MD]

2. But will they?

There are examples of UN contingents standing by and letting atrocities happen. The prior UNIFIL record in Lebanon was far from impressive.