Global group urges UN to retain UNIFIL in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch has called on the United Nations to extend the mandate of the peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is set to end in late 2026, to protect civilians and support the Lebanese army. Since 1978, UNIFIL has included approximately 7,500 personnel from around 50 countries, although its presence has not prevented renewed conflicts with Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon and European countries have demanded an extension or expansion of the mandate, while the United States and Israel may oppose such moves amid concerns that a security vacuum could lead to widespread violations. The organization emphasized that ending the UNIFIL mission without a replacement force could leave millions of Lebanese vulnerable to danger, and stressed the necessity of maintaining peacekeeping forces until the security situation improves significantly.
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