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UNIFIL Mandate Renewal Underway: Role Assessment and Downsizing

Bassam Abou Zeid, 21/08 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Deliberations are ongoing among the permanent members of the UN Security Council regarding the renewal of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate for another year. However, the debates remain centered between the United States and Israel on one hand, and France on the other. According to French diplomatic sources, “the renewal of ...

Russia, Ukraine, Hezbollah: Drained by Endless Wars

Marc Saikali, 21/08 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Some wars drag on endlessly. Not because they are unsolvable, but because certain leaders have decided their political survival depends on keeping them alive. Two examples stand out today: the war in Ukraine and Hezbollah’s self-proclaimed “resistance” in Lebanon. Since February 2022, Moscow has clung to a military adventure ...

Palestinian Authority to Start Weapons Surrender in Lebanon Camps

This is Beirut, 20/08 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Palestinian Authority is set to announce the start of a weapons handover phase in Palestinian camps in Lebanon within the next 24 hours, sources told al-Markazia. The plan, reportedly finalized under the direct instructions of President Mahmoud Abbas, comes after the arrival of the new Palestinian Ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad al-Asaad. A ...

Residents Protest Against UNIFIL Patrol in Deir Siryan

This is Beirut, 20/08 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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On Wednesday, residents of Deir Siryan, close to Hezbollah, protested after a Finnish UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) patrol reportedly entered private olive groves without being accompanied by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). The incident comes ahead of a vote on the extension of UNIFIL’s mandate, with the UN Security Council ...

Patriarch Rai’s Call for Hezbollah Disarmament Draws Backlash and Support

This is Beirut, 20/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai’s firm stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah in a recent interview received immediate backlash and provocations from the party’s allies, but also strong backing from political, religious and civil groups who defended Bkerke’s position on national sovereignty. While Hezbollah supporters accused the ...

UNIFIL and LAF Discover Tunnel and Unexploded Ordnance in South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 20/08 16:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) peacekeepers have discovered a 50-meter-long tunnel and several unexploded pieces of ordnance near the town of al-Qusayr in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Wednesday. The discovery was made in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), according to a UNIFIL press release. “In ...

Salam and Berri Call for Crucial Renewal of UNIFIL’s Mandate

This is Beirut, 20/08 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam underscored on Wednesday the crucial role of UNIFIL in southern Lebanon, saying that renewing its mandate is essential for maintaining calm and helping the army assert state authority across the region. During a meeting at the Grand Serail, attended by U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, members of the congressional ...

Kataeb Condemn Hezbollah Threats

This is Beirut, 20/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of its leader, Samy Gemayel, the Kataeb Party’s political bureau strongly condemned recent threats by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, who warned that any attempt to disarm his group would “spark a civil war and end life in Lebanon.” The Kataeb reiterated their “rejection of ...

Rajji: State Monopoly Over Arms “Irreversible”

This is Beirut, 20/08 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji affirmed Wednesday that the state’s monopoly over weapons is “irreversible,” stressing that the plan prepared by the army for this purpose will be submitted to the government in September. “The decision to place all weapons exclusively in the hands of state forces is a historic one taken by the government. ...

UNIFIL: Withdrawal or Extension? The Countdown Begins

Élie-Joe Kamel, 19/08 15:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Will UNIFIL’s presence in southern Lebanon be extended beyond August 31? The question is at the heart of diplomatic negotiations as the Security Council prepares to vote on August 25, while the mandate of the UN force expires at the end of the month. On Monday, the UN Security Council began debating a draft resolution presented by France to ...

A Negotiating Margin Out of Reach

Johnny Kortbawi, 19/08 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon still has much to accomplish. Despite the government’s declarations, practical steps remain limited, leaving doubts about whether the country is honoring its commitments in the eyes of the international community. This was the core message conveyed during Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’ meetings with Lebanese officials. The points ...

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