Assessing 50 Years of UNIFIL Failure

The article addresses the extension of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon by raising the question of the rationale behind the continued presence of the international force after nearly half a century of operation, without a comprehensive evaluation of its results. It points out that UNIFIL, established in 1978 to support the restoration of stability in southern Lebanon, has not achieved its intended objectives after more than 45 years, especially amid escalating security challenges and the outbreak of widespread conflicts in the region. The article calls for a serious review of UNIFIL’s mandate, including the potential to develop its powers by transitioning from Chapter VI to Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, in order to strengthen the implementation of Resolution 1701 and to protect Lebanese sovereignty. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the Lebanese state and the national army remain the only authorities authorized to defend the country. This requires a comprehensive review of the extension process, rather than simply renewing it as a formal procedural step, to guarantee achieving concrete goals in supporting Lebanon's stability and sovereignty.

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