UN says ceasefire ‘largely holding’ in southern Lebanon
The UN has said a ceasefire in southern Lebanon seems to be “largely holding”, but that peacekeepers continue to observe Israeli military “ground and air activities”. – In one incident,…
Aoun and Macron Discuss Post-Ceasefire Situation in Southern Lebanon
President General Joseph Aoun received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, during which he reviewed with him the general situation in Lebanon and the region in light of…
UN detects no air attacks in Lebanon for first time since March
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says that Sunday marked the first day that UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon “did not detect any trajectories or observe any interceptions” since fighting began between…
UNIFIL says deadly Israeli attacks on Lebanese army ‘constitute gross violations’
The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed “heartfelt condolences” to the relatives of the Lebanese army members who were killed today in Israel’s attack in the Nabatieh…
Brussels Weighs New Lebanon Security Mission as UNIFIL Era Fades
The European Union is quietly preparing for what may become one of the biggest security transitions in the eastern Mediterranean since the 2006 Lebanon war. Behind the diplomatic language coming…
Carney Reaffirms Support for Lebanon After Call with Joseph Aoun
Canada stands in solidarity with the Lebanese people and Lebanese territorial integrity. I spoke with President Aoun earlier and condemned Israel’s illegal invasion and Hezbollah’s continued attacks on Israel. I…