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The UNSC extended the mandate of the UN Interim Task Force (UNIFIL) stationed in Lebanon for another year, but reduced the number of peacekeepers in the mission amid pressure and threats from states. United to veto the decision.
In recent years, UNIFIL has faced concerns that both the United States and Israel have failed to fulfill their peacekeeping mission against Hezbollah activities.
Concerned about Hezbollah’s presence and activities in the region, and believing that UNIFIL has allocated too many resources over the years, the United States demanded that the mission be scaled down.
According to AA news; Following this decision, the UNSC reduced the number of 15,000 soldiers serving in the peacekeeping mission to 13,000.
The resolution also calls on the Lebanese government to have swift, unhindered and full access to all areas requested by UN peacekeepers, including tunnels on the Blue Line between Israel and them.
UNIFIL was established in 1978 after Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. UNIFIL has been serving in southern Lebanon for 42 years, and its mandate is renewed every year.
