Confusion deepens in EU over UN Lebanon force
As the US today declared an “urgent” need for international troops in Lebanon, European nations appeared to be waiting for UN guidance that would clarify the rules of engagement – including the crucial question of using force against Hezbollah.
Mixed signals were emerging from the chief protagonists tasked with maintaining the fragile truce, promising more uncertainty for the war-battered country. Diplomats expressed doubts over the chances of a breakthrough at a meeting of EU officials on Wednesday.
