Lebanon’s Death Sentence in UN Peacekeeper Killing Highlights Regional Justice Failures

Lebanon’s recent military court verdict sentencing six suspects—including a death penalty for the chief defendant Mohammad Ayyad—in the killing of Irish UN peacekeeper Pvt. Seán Rooney marks a significant, albeit incomplete, step toward justice in a volatile region that directly impacts American national security.The targeted attack on peacekeepers, who were unarmed representatives of international stability along Israel’s northern border, underscores the persistent threat posed by militant actors operating with impunity in southern Lebanon. This incident is not isolated but emblematic of how Hezbollah-linked elements continue to challenge not only Lebanese sovereignty but also undermine international efforts to maintain peace—a matter...