A: Hey there! Did you catch the news?
B: Noo, what's up?
A: The UN decided to end the peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon by 2026! Remember UNIFIL, that force keeping things calm since '78? Well, they're gonna pack their bags soon.
B: Oh really? I thought they'd be there forever. Why now though?
A: Turns out, the US and Israel weren't too happy with UNIFIL anymore. They said they ignored Hezbollah activities in Lebanon. So, the UNSC voted to end it after one last renewal.
B: That sounds serious! What happens now?
A: The resolution calls for the Lebanese government to take over security, but Hezbollah's still a powerful group there. Israel's military's staying put too. Observers are worried about a vacuum or even the ceasefire between them and Hezbollah. It might cause trouble in the region.
B: Wow, that's not good. Thanks for filling me in! Let's hope everything stays peaceful.
B: Noo, what's up?
A: The UN decided to end the peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon by 2026! Remember UNIFIL, that force keeping things calm since '78? Well, they're gonna pack their bags soon.
B: Oh really? I thought they'd be there forever. Why now though?
A: Turns out, the US and Israel weren't too happy with UNIFIL anymore. They said they ignored Hezbollah activities in Lebanon. So, the UNSC voted to end it after one last renewal.
B: That sounds serious! What happens now?
A: The resolution calls for the Lebanese government to take over security, but Hezbollah's still a powerful group there. Israel's military's staying put too. Observers are worried about a vacuum or even the ceasefire between them and Hezbollah. It might cause trouble in the region.
B: Wow, that's not good. Thanks for filling me in! Let's hope everything stays peaceful.
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Summary
The United Nations has decided to end the peacekeeping operation UNIFIL in southern Lebanon by 2026. This decision followed allegations of UNIFIL ignoring Hezbollah activities in Lebanon, which were criticized by the US and Israel. The resolution calls for the Lebanese government to take over
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