Lebanese President Urges UNIFIL Troops to Stay Amid Tensions with Israel and Hezbollah
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First reported by Walla · 4 hours ago
What happened
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for extending the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon beyond its planned 2026 withdrawal, accusing Israel of pushing for its removal. He stressed the importance of international forces working alongside the Lebanese army to maintain stability amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah. Despite UNIFIL’s long presence, conflicts with Israel have persisted, and Lebanese forces currently face challenges controlling southern Lebanon.
- 01Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prefers extending UNIFIL's mandate beyond 2026.
- 02UNIFIL is set to withdraw per a UN Security Council decision from August 2025.
- 03Aoun accuses Israel of pushing for UNIFIL's removal despite the UN mandate.
- 04He advocates for international forces to operate alongside the Lebanese army legally and in coordination.
- 05Lebanese army struggles to control southern Lebanon due to Hezbollah threats.
- 06UNIFIL has been deployed since 1978 but has not prevented multiple Israel-Lebanon conflicts.
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