In early 2007, UN Resolution 1701 called for a cease-fire after 34 days of fighting. This resolution called for several actions from Syria, one of which was to stop arms shipments from Hezbollah guerrillas. It called for the unconditional release of two Israeli soldiers captured by militants, which was the key event that triggered this round of fighting. Information that Syria was not in compliance with the terms of the resolution came in the form of Lebanese photos of arms being smuggled by Syria.
Syria's track record for compliance with the UN resolutions has not been reliable. They have continually violated the resolutions in secret. Lebanon's evidence that Syria has not complied with the terms of the resolution is compelling and tends to cast the blame for continuing disquiet in the area on Syria. The latest in the actions between Lebanon and Syria came on December 12, 2007 when a car bomb killed Brigadier General Francois al-Hajj, who had been democratically elected to fill the vacant Presidency in Lebanon. Immediately, the world blamed Syria for trying to meddle in Lebanon's private affairs. Initial reactions from Syria were complete denial of any knowledge of the act and condemnation of the perpetrators. However, this has been Syria's reaction to almost every attack since the hostilities began. Investigations are still pending.
The purpose of this research was to analyze the possibility of further UN actions against Syria. The UN has made every attempt to resolve the conflict between Syria and Lebanon in a peaceful manner. However, due these measures have been unsuccessful due to Syria's lack of cooperation and outright deception. If Syria is found guilty of these latest bombings and attempts to disrupt the Lebanese government, the UN will have no choice but to follow the procedures outlined by its own charter and call for further sanctions against Syria. If sanctions do not work, it is likely to result to force in order to restore the region to relative peace and to provide the Lebanese ample time to restore proper leadership in their country.
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