UN issues report S/2013/650 on 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 Council renewed UNIFIL’s mandate as instability in the region affected Lebanon’s security environment.

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...

The United States sent Lebanon and Israel a framework letter setting terms for indirect maritime boundary talks. The framework later underpinned negotiations hosted at Naqoura.