UN Security Council to Decide Future of Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission as Mandate Nears End

The UN Security Council is set to determine the future of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as its mandate expires at the end of 2026. UNIFIL's spokesperson, Dany Ghafri, confirmed that the council is considering options for continuing Resolution 1701, including monitoring and assistance to the Lebanese army, amidst Lebanon's insistence on maintaining the mission for regional stability.