Earlier today I caught part of a speech by António Guterres about the war between Israel and Lebanon.

I wasn’t alone. A friend happened to be watching with me.

As the speech continued, I noticed a puzzled look spreading across her face. The kind of expression people get when something doesn’t quite add up but they’re still trying to figure out why.

Finally, she turned to me.

“Didn’t Hezbollah fire rockets at Israel when the Israel–U.S. war with Iran began?”

“Yes,” I said calmly.

“And Israel responded in self-defense… targeting Hezbollah strongholds?”

“And Israel warned civilians to evacuate areas Hezbollah was using to launch attacks?”

She nodded slowly and returned her attention to the television.

The Secretary-General continued speaking.

He said the conflict between Israel and Lebanon must stop. He said Lebanon’s sovereignty must be respected. He called on nations to strengthen Lebanon’s military so it could defend that sovereignty.

The puzzled look returned – this time stronger.

“So,........

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