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Melhem Khalaf: Extending UNIFIL’s mandate is necessary… Its withdrawal would leave Lebanon facing the occupation before the army’s capabilities are fully developed
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Al Liwaa: MP Melhem Khalaf warned, in an interview with Sawt Kel Lebnan, of the major risks posed by UNIFIL’s withdrawal and the removal of the UN umbrella over Lebanon. He noted that Resolution 2790 includes interlinked obligations, foremost among them verifying the Israeli withdrawal and handing UNIFIL’s positions over to the Lebanese army. Khalaf asked: How can…
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