Forty-seven years of failure in Lebanon
On August 25, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2790, ending the mandate for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) after nearly 47 years. The decision is unprecedented – not only because it marks the conclusion of an international mission that lasted nearly five decades, but also because of the messages and provisions it contains. While it represents a significant diplomatic achievement for Israel, it also underscores a shared recognition of UNIFIL’s utter failure. In addition, the resolution raises questions regarding the international community’s ability to genuinely understand the challenge represented by Hezbollah’s Iranian-supported military dominance of Lebanon.
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