Army steps up after UNIFIL exit
The article focuses on the role of the Lebanese Army in maintaining stability and security in the south after the end of the UNIFIL mission scheduled for the end of 2026. It explains that UNIFIL's presence has been important both logistically and technically, especially in coordinating with Israel through the trilateral meetings in Naqoura, and plays a supportive role in monitoring the situation. However, the departure of international forces does not diminish the legitimacy or capabilities of the Lebanese Army, which continues to perform its duties in border areas to strengthen state authority and prevent security vacuums. It emphasizes that the responsibility for protecting land and maintaining stability remains with the Lebanese Army, and that its continued presence is the primary guarantee—particularly with the importance of fully implementing Israeli withdrawal demands and rigorously applying the agreements of November 27, 2024, and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The article also underscores that the future stability of the south depends on the army’s ability to maintain continuous deployment, coordinate with international institutions, and sustain the relationship with UNIFIL until suitable alternatives are established and full Lebanese sovereignty is achieved.
تنويه: هذا ملخص تم إنشاؤه بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
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