Peace in Lebanon is just a start

AT LAST, A flicker of hope. The ceasefire between Israel and Hizbullah, which took effect on November 27th, brings respite to millions of Lebanese and Israelis. It ends a war of nearly 14 months that Hizbullah, a Shia militia, no doubt regrets having started. It gives Israel much of what it sought, including a right to strike if Hizbullah re-arms. America, meanwhile, has a responsibility for monitoring compliance.