The Security Council votes today to extend the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until the end of 2026, after which the mission will begin a one-year withdrawal.
UNIFIL, active since 1978, monitors Lebanon’s southern border with Israel. Its current mandate expires 31 August.
The Council is expected to adopt a French-drafted resolution, following a compromise with the United States, calling for UNIFIL to cease operations by 31 December 2026, and start a coordinated withdrawal, leaving Lebanon fully in charge of southern security.
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