UNIFIL Beyond 2026: Power Dynamics and Resolution 1701
After the end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate on December 31, 2026, the international community faces complex choices regarding the future role in southern Lebanon. The UN members are considering scenarios that include downsizing the force or supporting the deployment of the Lebanese Army and strengthening border monitoring, amid ongoing military tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as recent developments that have enabled Israel to exercise security control over the Litani River and the peace negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. There are concerns about a security vacuum following UNIFIL's withdrawal, amid international debates about the future shape of the role and security mechanisms in the region.
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