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UNIFIL says one of its positions near the Lebanon-Israel border was hit by small-arms fire on Wednesday morning, with no casualties reported. The UN peacekeeping force is investigating the incident as its mandate is set to end by the end of 2026.
As UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon nears expiration, the future of peacekeeping in the region is uncertain, with a likely smaller and more limited force. International support remains, but analysts warn of a possible security vacuum if a new mission is not established promptly.
China’s UN ambassador urged the Security Council to reconsider its plan to end the long-standing UNIFIL mission in Lebanon by 2026 as violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates and peacekeeper casualties increase. Fu Cong argued that a real ceasefire does not exist in Lebanon, only “a smaller fire,” and called on Israel to stop its bombardment.
