UN Peacekeeping Chief Urges Security Council Decision on Lebanon Mission's Future

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has called for the Security Council to decide on the future of the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon, which is set to expire on December 31. Lebanese officials reportedly fear a security vacuum between Israeli and Lebanese forces if UNIFIL withdraws, potentially increasing clashes along the Blue Line. The United States supported terminating the mission, raising concerns about regional stability.