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Created
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06TOKYO4563
2006-08-14 23:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION Q LEBANON CEASEFIRE - TOKYO
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UNCLAS TOKYO 004563
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q LEBANON CEASEFIRE - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on quasi-
governmental NHK-TV include the UN ceasefire agreement,
which will take effect today in Lebanon, with the
broadcaster expressing doubt about its effectiveness.
UNCLAS TOKYO 004563
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q LEBANON CEASEFIRE - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on quasi-
governmental NHK-TV include the UN ceasefire agreement,
which will take effect today in Lebanon, with the
broadcaster expressing doubt about its effectiveness.
1. "UNSC Resolution on Lebanon: Seeking a Breakthrough"
The top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri editorialized
(8/13): "A measure has finally been taken to put an end
to the month-long crisis in Lebanon. The parties involved
must not only immediately suspend hostilities but also
search for a lasting ceasefire. The UN Security Council
adopted a resolution calling for the complete cessation
of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Once the
ceasefire goes into effect, Lebanese government troops
and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
are expected to deploy in southern Lebanon as observers.
In line with this, Israel is called upon to withdraw all
its troops....
2. "Lebanon faces the possibility of becoming a failed
state if the present situation is left as it is. This
would have an immeasurably negative impact on an already
unstable Middle East.... It is imperative that Israel and
Hezbollah lay down their arms. Both sides have continued
fighting even after the adoption of the UNSC
resolution.... Hezbollah should cease launching missiles
at Israel and comply with calls to disarm. Israel must
suspend its military operations, including air strikes,
and hasten its withdrawal from Lebanon.... We believe
that placing confidence in UNIFIL and seeking a lasting
ceasefire through diplomacy is a realistic approach."
SCHIEFFER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION Q LEBANON CEASEFIRE - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: There were no papers published Monday
morning because of a press holiday. Top stories on quasi-
governmental NHK-TV include the UN ceasefire agreement,
which will take effect today in Lebanon, with the
broadcaster expressing doubt about its effectiveness.
1. "UNSC Resolution on Lebanon: Seeking a Breakthrough"
The top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri editorialized
(8/13): "A measure has finally been taken to put an end
to the month-long crisis in Lebanon. The parties involved
must not only immediately suspend hostilities but also
search for a lasting ceasefire. The UN Security Council
adopted a resolution calling for the complete cessation
of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Once the
ceasefire goes into effect, Lebanese government troops
and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
are expected to deploy in southern Lebanon as observers.
In line with this, Israel is called upon to withdraw all
its troops....
2. "Lebanon faces the possibility of becoming a failed
state if the present situation is left as it is. This
would have an immeasurably negative impact on an already
unstable Middle East.... It is imperative that Israel and
Hezbollah lay down their arms. Both sides have continued
fighting even after the adoption of the UNSC
resolution.... Hezbollah should cease launching missiles
at Israel and comply with calls to disarm. Israel must
suspend its military operations, including air strikes,
and hasten its withdrawal from Lebanon.... We believe
that placing confidence in UNIFIL and seeking a lasting
ceasefire through diplomacy is a realistic approach."
SCHIEFFER