UN proposes new Lebanon peacekeeping force

UN Secretary-General António Guterres>>> has presented three options to the International — United Nations Security Council>>> for maintaining a UN peacekeeping presence in Lebanon>>> after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon>>>'s mandate expires at the end of 2026. These options range from nearly 2,000 to over 5,500 personnel, aiming to facilitate de-escalation, dialogue, liaison, coordination, and support for the Sudanese Armed Forces>>>. The proposals seek to ensure a long-term solution to the conflict between Israel>>> and Hezbollah>>> near the Blue Line, the de facto border between Lebanon>>> and Israel>>>. While Lebanon>>>, China>>>, and Russia>>> support a continued UN presence, the United States>>> and Israel>>> had previously welcomed the decision to terminate United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon>>>.