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UN Peacekeeping Chief Highlights Lebanon's Stability Amid UNIFIL Challenges

1/8/2026

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UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix concluded his visit to Lebanon, reaffirming UNIFIL's stability role and its implementation of Resolution 1701 through December 2026.
During the trip, he met President Joseph Aoun, who welcomed foreign forces to support the Lebanese army after UNIFIL withdrawal.
Lacroix acknowledged UNIFIL challenges and described positive talks with Speaker Nabih Berri on UNIFIL's future while emphasizing respect for the Blue Line.

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UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix concluded his visit to Lebanon, reaffirming UNIFIL's stability role and its implementation of Resolution 1701 through December 2026.
During the trip, he met President Joseph Aoun, who welcomed foreign forces to support the Lebanese army after UNIFIL withdrawal.
Lacroix acknowledged UNIFIL challenges and described positive talks with Speaker Nabih Berri on UNIFIL's future while emphasizing respect for the Blue Line.