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Lebanon seeks to prevent security vacuum as UNIFIL mandate nears end
Lebanese officials are engaging in high-level diplomatic consultations in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to address the upcoming expiration of the UNIFIL mandate at the end of this year.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and other officials have emphasized the critical need to prevent a security vacuum in Southern Lebanon. The proposed strategy involves a gradual transition from the current UNIFIL presence to a new international or multinational formula, ensuring that the Lebanese Army is adequately equipped and trained to assume responsibility for security.
Discussions include the potential for a new international mission focused on monitoring and communication to prevent escalation. Meanwhile, the eighth round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations has been postponed to October, as the region faces ongoing military escalations.
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Iran · Lebanese Army · Lebanon · Nawaf Salam · Southern Lebanon · UNIFIL · United Nations · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lebanon is seeking international support to implement UN resolutions and protect its sovereignty. ch23.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the need to avoid a security vacuum in Southern Lebanon during the transition from UNIFIL. iklimlb.com · www.alsadaranews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The transition strategy involves a gradual shift from UNIFIL to a new international or multinational formula to ensure the Lebanese Army can eventually take full responsibility. iklimlb.com · www.alsadaranews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The eighth round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations has been postponed to October. ch23.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The UNIFIL mandate is set to expire at the end of the current year. ch23.com · iklimlb.com · www.alsadaranews.com