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September 24, 2026
Avoiding the mistakes of UN troops in Lebanon.
The UN General Assembly’s main session opened this week, with the usual parade of authoritarian rulers getting their chance to stand behind a podium and condemn Israel. Meanwhile, on the sidelines, the Board of Peace—the organization created by President Trump to oversee the governance of post-war Gaza—held a briefing about its progress and plans. A key part of its proposed framework involves the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) under the command of an American general. John Hannah believes the Board’s roadmap is serious and ought not be dismissed out of hand, but has some serious concerns:
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Subscribe NowThe UN General Assembly’s main session opened this week, with the usual parade of authoritarian rulers getting their chance to stand behind a podium and condemn Israel. Meanwhile, on the sidelines, the Board of Peace—the organization created by President Trump to oversee the governance of post-war Gaza—held a briefing about its progress and plans. A key part of its proposed framework involves the deployment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) under the command of an American general. John Hannah believes the Board’s roadmap is serious and ought not be dismissed out of hand, but has some serious concerns:
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