An AP story (Israel pulls out of Hezbollah stronghold) notes the following on a possible peace plan:
Rice’s peace plan seeks an international agreement on a U.N.-mandated multinational force that can provide stability in the region, according to a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.It also proposes disarming Hezbollah and integrating the guerrilla force into the Lebanese army, a commitment to resolve the status of a piece of land held by Israel and claimed by Lebanon, a no-go buffer zone be set up in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah returning Israeli prisoners, and the creation of an international reconstruction plan for Lebanon.
Nothing surprising, although one thing that strikes me: I wonder how many American taxpayers, who thought that it was a good idea for Israel to destroy billions of dollars in Lebanese infrastructure are going to feel when they are asked to foot the bill for much of the reconstruction?
And while I find the notion of an international force in a buffer zone between Lebanon and Israel, I have to wonder how is it going to accomplish the task of stabilization. Will it actively fight Hezbollah if needed?