Regarding Resolution 1701... What did “UNIFIL” reveal?
The spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, “UNIFIL,” Candice Ardiel, confirmed that international Resolution 1701 will remain in force even after the international forces’ mission ends and they leave Lebanon. Ardiel explained in comments to the “Erm News” website that “UNIFIL” played an essential role in monitoring…
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The southern border and the Blue Line
What is independently established about the incident, and what is attributed to a party?
The UN identified the Blue Line in 2000 to verify Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. UNIFIL explains that it is a withdrawal line, not an agreed international border.
UNIFIL · Blue Line FAQ ↗Security Council Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006, called for a full cessation of hostilities and strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate. The resolution is a reference for understanding reports about hostilities and deployments in southern Lebanon; it does not by itself verify a particular incident.
UN Security Council · 2006 ↗
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