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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Unarmed Observers in Conflict: Peace and Peril

This chapter explores the critical role of unarmed military observers in fostering peace agreements in the Middle East after the 48th War, emphasizing cultural understanding and local engagement. It recounts personal experiences, including tense military operations in Lebanon during the 2006 conflict, highlighting the emotional toll of war and the challenges faced by peacekeeping forces. The narrative culminates in a poignant exchange of bodies between conflicting forces, illustrating the complexities of grief amidst the chaos of battle.

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