South Lebanon Residents Fear UNIFIL Exit
The article discusses the fears of South Lebanon residents regarding the planned withdrawal of United Nations Peacekeeping Forces (UNIFIL) from the area by the end of the year, after more than 50 years of presence. The local population, especially in towns like Rmeish, is facing a crisis in access to supplies and goods amid deteriorating security conditions, continued Israeli occupation, and ongoing shelling, leading to shrinking stockpiles and a stifling local economy. It is known that UNIFIL was established to oversee the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and that it has suffered over 300 casualties. The risks have increased with the escalation of hostilities, as the region faces the threat of complete isolation if the mission ends. The residents’ concerns about an uncertain future are mounting, especially since the original plan to disarm Hezbollah and redeploy forces remains stuck. There are fears that the withdrawal could leave the area unprotected, leaving inhabitants in a fragile situation caught between Israeli occupation and the potential absence of international oversight.
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