Ceasefire Fatigue: The Limits of Diplomacy in the Middle East The latest extension of the Israel Lebanon ceasefire, effective for 45 days, brings a sense of tedium to the region's long simmering conflict.
Beneath the surface of these temporary agreements lies a more profound issue: the limitations of diplomacy in regions wracked by decades long conflicts.
The State Department's announcement was couched in typical diplomatic language – "highly productive" talks and "lasting peace.