Dossier
Resolution 1701
Coverage of Resolution 1701 in the Nexus archive.
- UN peacekeeping forces prepare to leave Lebanon, but what comes next?
The UN mandate for UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in Lebanon expires at the end of 2026 following U.S. pressure and a Security Council decision. The withdrawal raises concerns about whether the under-equipped Lebanese Armed Forces can maintain stability and implement Resolution 1701 without UN presence.