Resolution from France might prolong UNIFIL mandate despite shortcomings
There’s ongoing discourse about a possible update to the UN Security Council resolution that some say could inadvertently benefit Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran. A draft, seen by Fox News Digital, suggests changes to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate by the end of August. The intent appears to be increasing annual […]
UNIFIL mandate set for August decision as analysts call for conclusion of unproductive mission
US Consideration of UNIFIL Mandate Amid Hezbollah’s Activities JERUSALEM – The UN mission facing scrutiny for its inability to curtail Hezbollah’s rocket attacks on Israel is awaiting a decision from the Trump administration by late August regarding its mandate at the UN Security Council. In a recent discussion, U.S. government officials and experts in Israel […]
The failure of UNIFIL: Do your job, or get out of the way
It is difficult to think of a United Nations agency that has failed more clearly in its core mission than the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. UNIFIL — and there was certainly no shortage of candidates this year. Next, 2006 Israel-Lebanon Warlaunched in response to Hezbollah terrorists. ambushed Eight soldiers killed in Israeli border […]