John Bolton Gets Results
Yes, John Bolton goes to the United Nations and get results.
From the Jerusalem Post we have this:
Following intense US pressure, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday issued an unprecedented condemnation of Monday’s Hizbullah attacks on northern Israel.
This condemnation - slamming Hizbullah by name for “acts of hatred” - marked the first time the Security Council has ever reprimanded Hizbullah for cross-border attacks on Israel . The condemnation followed by two days a failed attempt to get a condemnation issued on Monday, the day of the attack, when Algeria came out against any mention of Hizbullah in the statement.
When asked what changed from Monday to Wednesday, one diplomatic official replied: “John Bolton,” a reference to the US ambassador to the UN. Bolton lobbied vigorously for the passage of the statement.
Finally, someone had the brass to get the United Nations too finally condemn the “acts of hatred” of Hizbullah. So what does this all mean? Well we know the reputation of the UN that it has brought upon itself over the years. Through ineffective sanctions and resolutions, it passed in respect to Iraq no less. First thoughts are we can expect very little from Hizbullah and its response. The UN is a ‘Paper Tiger’ in the terrorist’s world. I am assuming of course. Its word has no weight and is meaningless.
Now, do not get me wrong, I hope this does have an effect on them and brings everyone involved closer to peace in the region. I just have very good reasons to be skeptical at this point. I do believe that if the UN is going to be successful in getting Hizbullah to come around. They are going to have to put some conditions in place and demand in the strongest terms that they abide by them. They will also need to stand behind them and not simply pass another resolution hoping for different results. I think there is a saying about insanity somewhere there. I understand there is a charitable side to Hizbullah. Some say it is simply a front to raise money for the evil side. If it takes putting restrictions on these activities, then I say go for it. What matters are the results on the ground and at this moment I am in a “wait and see” posture.