UN votes to dismantle Lebanon peacekeeping force amid Israeli hostility and US pressure – Middle East Monitor

The UN Security Council has voted to end the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with its mandate renewed until December 31, 2026, after which the mission will withdraw. This decision, influenced by the US and Israel’s pressure, raises concerns among Lebanese officials about maintaining stability and controlling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon without UNIFIL’s support.

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