Washington opposes UNIFIL mandate extension
Washington announced its rejection of extending the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon ("UNIFIL") beyond December 31, 2026, citing the mission's failure to achieve its objectives, especially after seven conflicts and Hezbollah's construction of military infrastructure near its positions. It indicated that success in establishing a tripartite framework aimed at achieving lasting security and peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon would eliminate the need for international forces. Additionally, it expressed readiness to discuss disarming Hezbollah and enhancing Lebanese sovereignty. A United Nations official called on the Security Council to begin negotiations regarding the future of UNIFIL, as no steps have been taken yet regarding the proposals, amidst Lebanese efforts to extend the mission's mandate, which has been in place since 1978, with plans to withdraw halted at the end of 2026.
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