[dlubarov]

Sovereignity isn't infallible, and Israel has a very clear Article 51 argument due to Hezbollah's attacks.

As long as it's temporary (even if the end date isn't clear yet), it's an occupation, not an annexation. Occupations can certainly be legal if necessary for self-defense.

The actual solution would be to enforce UNSC 1701 and disarm Hezbollah. Until that finally happens, Israel has no choice but to respond to cross-border terrorist attacks.