Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam demands Israeli withdrawal at UN

Lebanon-Israel conflict Nawaf Salam UN General Assembly UNIFIL withdrawal Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the United Nations General Assembly, calling for an end to the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and the full enforcement of a ceasefire. He demanded the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces to internationally recognized borders and the release of all Lebanese detainees.

Salam highlighted a vast humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict, noting extensive destruction of housing, infrastructure, and livelihoods. He also emphasized the need for all weapons within Lebanon to be under state control rather than held by militias such as Hezbollah.

Addressing the potential departure of the UN peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, Salam warned of a dangerous security vacuum if the force is withdrawn without a replacement international mission. This follows a UN Security Council decision to end the current UNIFIL mandate in December.

On the ground, reports indicate continued Israeli military activity, including shelling and airstrikes, alongside a campaign of demolitions in southern Lebanese towns. Since March 2, Israeli attacks have reportedly killed at least 4,386 people and wounded 12,407 others, with Israeli forces occupying up to 600 square kilometers of territory up to the Litani River.

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Hezbollah · Israel · Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · UNIFIL · United Nations

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Salam reported that the conflict has caused a vast humanitarian crisis, including extensive destruction of housing, infrastructure, and livelihoods. www.arabnews.pk
[● 8 SOURCES] Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have killed at least 4,386 people and wounded 12,407 since March 2. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for the end of Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon and the full enforcement of the ceasefire. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Prime Minister demanded a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces to the internationally recognized border and the release of Lebanese detainees. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Prime Minister called for all weapons in Lebanon to be under state control rather than militias like Hezbollah. www.arabnews.pk · www.newarab.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.onalert.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] UN peacekeepers recorded 195 airspace violations involving Israeli drones, aircraft, and helicopters. www.newarab.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Israeli forces have occupied up to 600 square kilometers of Lebanese territory up to the Litani River. bahamasspectator.com · haitigazette.com · antiguatribune.com · jamaicainquirer.com · trinidadtribune.com · +3 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Salam warned of a potential vacuum if the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission is withdrawn without a replacement international force. www.newarab.com · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.onalert.gr