U.N. draft rules of engagement detailed

[tocqueville]

The draft rules of engagement would allow "use of force, up to and including deadly force, while assisting the government of Lebanon, at its request to secure its borders and other points of entry to prevent the entry into Lebanon, without its consent, of foreign forces, arms or related material."

The rules would also authorize lethal force to "protect civilians under imminent threat of violence, when competent local authorities are unavailable or unable to render immediate assistance." Force could also be used "to ensure the security and freedom of movement of U.N. personnel and humanitarian workers."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060823/ap_on_re_mi_ea/un_mideast_force

[Warren Stupidity]

1. Sounds reasonable.

Will they then attempt to prevent Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace? I'm guessing not.

[tocqueville]

2. in theory they could

depends if they can put up with a sufficient deterrent. European technology is superior to the Israeli one in that area unless the US provides them with the latest. That would mean selling F22 Raptors and stealth planes. Anyway the Israeli could hardly counter Aster missiles.