Security Council condemns assassination of François el-Hajj

The Secretary-General assessed the ceasefire, Blue Line incidents and outstanding disarmament and border issues.

The Council reaffirmed the post-war security framework and reviewed concerns about implementation.

The Council extended the peacekeeping mandate until August 2008, keeping international monitoring in place.

The Secretary-General documented security conditions and continuing disputes over the Blue Line and armed groups.

A presidential vacancy and political polarization affected the institutional context for debate over Hezbollah and state authority.

The Council responded to an attack against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, highlighting risks faced by international monitors.

The Secretary-General assessed the security situation and unresolved aspects of the post-2006 settlement.

The Council again addressed Resolution 1701 and the political and security environment in Lebanon.

Hezbollah and allies clashed with pro-government forces after government measures concerning Hezbollah’s communications network. The violence exposed the risk of internal conflict over non-state arms.

Rival Lebanese factions agreed to end the immediate political crisis and address formation of a national-unity government and electoral arrangements.