Prometheus 6

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“We are at a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, not a cease-fire,” Ms. Eisin said.

...represents a whole new level of hypocrisy. They are as mutually hostile as ever. Maybe more so...embarrassment does that sometimes. So what does "cessation of hostilities" mean?

The shooting — and occasional mortar fire — goes on regularly around this village, a Hezbollah stronghold near the border.

To local people, it is sheer provocation, and a flagrant breach of the cease-fire that ended the fighting on Aug. 14.

To the Israelis, it is legitimate self-defense. Aita al Shaab “still has many Hezbollah fighters in it,” said Miri Eisin, an Israeli government spokeswoman.