UN issues eighteenth report on Resolution 1701

The Secretary-General reported on the ceasefire framework, military deployments and unresolved border concerns.

Thousands of predominantly Palestinian refugee demonstrators assembled near the Blue Line to commemorate the Nakba. Israeli fire killed demonstrators; the protest linked Palestinian return claims to...

The report documented the May 15 Maroun al-Ras demonstration, continuing Israeli overflights and Blue Line incidents.

The Council renewed UNIFIL, extending peacekeeping presence under the post-2006 mandate.

The Secretary-General reviewed compliance and outstanding security concerns affecting southern Lebanon.

The Council renewed UNIFIL’s mandate for another year amid continued concerns over implementation of Resolution 1701.

The Secretary-General assessed developments and remaining challenges to the ceasefire framework.

Hassan Nasrallah defended Hezbollah’s intervention in Syria, arguing that the Syrian war threatened Lebanon. The decision deepened Lebanese political polarisation and exposed the movement to criticism...

The report reviewed security developments, including Lebanese Armed Forces redeployments amid domestic security pressures.

The Council addressed developments concerning Lebanon and the security situation affecting UNIFIL.