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Lebanon seeks UNIFIL extension amid UN rejection
The article discusses Lebanon and the Security Council member states' efforts to maintain the multifaceted role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), with a focus on the final extension of its mandate, which ends in December 2026. The text explores ways to enhance the UN mission after the mandate's expiration, presenting multiple options for establishing additional monitoring forces with varying troop numbers and military configurations, with the Lebanese government favoring the first option. It also highlights Lebanon's aspiration to reaffirm its commitment to the implementation of Resolution 1701, including the disarmament of armed groups like Hezbollah, despite Israel's desire to focus relations on the tripartite framework agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States. The sources indicate that the US administration's stance emphasizes supporting the UN role, stressing that any changes should align with the objectives of the tripartite agreement, while also expressing concern over Hezbollah's construction of military infrastructure near UNIFIL forces and its prioritization of its interests over the implementation of Resolution 1701.
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