1. The United Nations Security Council has decided to end the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) operation in southern Lebanon by December 31, 2026.
- This marks the end of a mandate that was initially established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and maintain peace.
- The US and Israel have expressed reservations about UNIFIL due to its alleged lack of action against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.
2. The resolution calls for the Lebanese government to maintain security in southern Lebanon, but concerns have been raised as to how this will be achieved given Hezbollah's powerful presence and Israel's ongoing military presence in the region.
3. Observers are worried that ending UNIFIL could create a power vacuum, potentially affecting the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and causing instability in the region.
- This marks the end of a mandate that was initially established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and maintain peace.
- The US and Israel have expressed reservations about UNIFIL due to its alleged lack of action against Hezbollah activities in Lebanon.
2. The resolution calls for the Lebanese government to maintain security in southern Lebanon, but concerns have been raised as to how this will be achieved given Hezbollah's powerful presence and Israel's ongoing military presence in the region.
3. Observers are worried that ending UNIFIL could create a power vacuum, potentially affecting the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and causing instability in the region.
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Summary
UN Security Council decides to end UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) operation by December 2026. Initially established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and maintain peace, concerns arise over its effectiveness against Hezbollah activities. The resolution calls for Lebanese
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