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Beirut, Lebanon -- I would resign. Diplomacy in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is futile today. Indeed, it has become a means of perpetuating an irresolvable conflict. It would be better for mediators to step back and let Israelis and Palestinians pursue the mad logic of their untenable positions to the bitter end.
Beiruit, Lebanon -- International peacekeepers are indeed often stopgaps, but in Lebanon an expanded United Nations force might be the only way to help disarm Hezbollah.
Beirut, Lebanon - Secretary Rice should ensure that any future peace plan offers an route for the quick return of Shiite refugees to the areas which Israeli bombs forced them from while leaving open the possibility of Lebanese constitutional reform in the Shiites' favor. She should also open lines to Iran, even if it means pinching her nose in disgust.
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