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During the war made by Hezbollah on Jul 2, UN failed to ensure the implementation of resolution 1559, including the disarmament of all militias in Lebanon while ensuring the country's territorial integrity under the authority of its government, including the southern border with Israel. According to Mekelberg, Lebanon's infrastructure and economy were badly harmed; more than one million Israelis were under daily attack with hundreds of missiles almost bringing life to a standstill. Worse for Israel, although not defeated, Israel lost much of its deterrence.
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LEBANON'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND economy were badly harmed; more than one million Israelis were under daily attack with hundreds of missiles almost bringing life to a standstill. The volatility of the region was exposed, showing just how vulnerable it is to sudden violence without proper mechanisms to stop the descent into the abyss of war.
Worse for Israel, many were left with the impression that, despite its military might, the country did not emerge victorious from the conflict. Although not defeated, Israel lost much...See the full content of this document
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