Security Council adopts Resolution 2115

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.

The report assessed implementation, Blue Line tensions and regional spillover into Lebanon.

The Secretary-General reviewed the late-2013 to early-2014 reporting period and continuing security concerns.

UNIFIL reported three rockets launched from the Ain Arab area toward Israel. The incident risked escalation; responsibility was not established in the UNIFIL account.

UNIFIL detected at least two rockets from the Qulaylah area toward northern Israel and reported Israeli artillery response. It called on both parties to avoid escalation.

Three rockets were launched from near Qulaylah toward Israel; Israeli artillery returned fire near Zibqin. UNIFIL said no organisation had claimed responsibility and that the incident violated...