arabic → English transcript

Tell me how you plan to get the Israelis out of Lebanon.

Does anyone have an idea?

In principle, diplomacy.

Yes, that's what we're trying to do.

But what does diplomacy depend on?

It depends.

Either on military power

or on economic power

or on both.

And that doesn't exist.

And those don't exist.

What's left? Relying on friends.

So, the Americans love us.

We go crying to them.

Please, if you can, get the Israelis out for us.

They're practically the only ones who can handle the Israelis.

Let's not even talk about us.

Right.

They'll tell you, "Okay, I'm willing."

But there are conditions.

You have to meet the conditions.

If you meet the conditions, they'll help you.

If you don't meet the conditions, they'll tell you, "Okay..."

You're not obligated, so do what you want.

Just don't come asking me.

Because Lebanon is also not in a position of power.

To accept or reject.

Right.

Isn't that what he's saying?

We have to be realistic.