UN Security Council to decide future of Lebanon peacekeeping mission: Spokesperson

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How it spread - 16 original reports, 6 reprints

1. Tue, 8 September 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:04first to report
     UN Security Council to decide future of Lebanon peacekeeping mission: Spokesperson

     ‘But by the end of Dec. 31, 2026, the mission’s operations will stop, and UNIFIL will begin a gradual and safe withdrawal during 2027,’ Dany Ghafri tells Anadolu

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:04
     INTERVIEW – UN Security Council to decide future of Lebanon peacekeeping mission: Spokesperson

     ‘But by the end of Dec. 31, 2026, the mission’s operations will stop, and UNIFIL will begin a gradual and safe withdrawal during 2027,’ Dany Ghafri tells Anadolu

2. Thu, 17 September 2026

   1 report
   • Le Monde (France)18:00
     Dans le sud du Liban, à quelques mois du départ de la Finul, la crainte que les Israéliens puissent « faire ce qu’ils veulent sans témoin »

     Les opérations de la Force intérimaire des Nations unies au Liban prendront fin le 31 décembre, après quarante-huit ans de présence. Les autorités du pays et des membres du Conseil de sécurité estiment qu’il faut maintenir une présence internationale.

3. Fri, 18 September 2026

   1 report
   • Le Monde English09:30
     As UN peacekeepers in Lebanon pack up, fears grow that Israel could 'do anything, without witnesses'

     The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon is due to end its operations on December 31, after 48 years of deployment. Lebanese authorities and members of the UN Security Council believe that an international presence must be maintained.

4. Sat, 19 September 2026

   1 report
   • NPR News19:00
     The new lines of southern Lebanon

     The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion.

     6 reprints

     • kpbs.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
     • kedm.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
     • kwit.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
     • wcbe.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
     • wwno.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
     • aspenpublicradio.org19 Sept, 19:00their copy
5. Tue, 22 September 2026

   1 report
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)11:43
     Peace in southern Lebanon remains ‘elusive’: UN mission

     Lasting peace requires political will, commitments from parties, UNIFIL says

6. Thu, 1 October 2026

   1 report
   • PBS NewsHour22:20
     On the ground with UN peacekeepers as Lebanon-Israel mission nears its end

     After 48 years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is nearing the end of its mandate. Its planned withdrawal comes at a time when the Israeli military occupies around 6% of Lebanese territory. Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick gained rare access with the peacekeepers, traveling south of Israel's "yellow line."

7. Wed, 7 October 2026

   1 report
   • Al Jazeera English23:33
     UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says shots fired at Israeli border post

     The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said there were no casualties after small arms fire targeted a border post.

8. Mon, 12 October 2026

   1 report
   • Le Monde (France)06:30
     L’UE espère la prorogation du mandat de la Finul dans le sud du Liban au-delà de 2026

     Les Vingt-Sept doivent valider, lundi 12 octobre, la création d’une mission d’appui à l’armée libanaise. La France et l’Italie devraient y participer. Celle-ci n’a pas vocation à remplacer la force d’interposition de l’ONU, dont le mandat doit expirer le 31 décembre.

9. Wed, 14 October 2026

   2 reports
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:07
     Lebanon united on keeping UN peacekeeping mission in south: Official

     Lebanese parliament speaker tells UN peacekeeping chief Beirut will continue efforts to protect sovereignty, end Israeli occupation

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:29
     UN considering options to maintain presence in Lebanon after peacekeeping mandate ends

     Lebanese president warns UNIFIL withdrawal could create security vacuum in south amid continued Israeli attacks

10. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • UN Press21:52
      Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

      In Lebanon, the UN Interim Force (UNIFIL) reported Israeli air strikes, artillery fire and military activity over the weekend. On 16 October, Israeli tanks blocked a UNIFIL supply convoy, while roadblocks forced patrol cancellations. The mission stressed that peacekeepers must be able to operate safely and without obstruction.

11. Tue, 20 October 2026

    2 reports
    • DW Top Stories18:19
      Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end

      As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:55
      UN force says operations continue in Lebanon as Security Council weighs post-mission options

      UN Security Council last year decided to end UNIFIL’s mandate as of this Dec. 31

12. Wed, 28 October 2026

    1 report
    • publicradiotulsa.org16:00
      UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon will end this year

      Peacekeepers there say no one will be left to monitor Hezbollah or witness Israel's destruction in south Lebanon.

13. Wed, 4 November 2026

    1 report
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:39
      UN warns of security vacuum in southern Lebanon if peacekeepers withdraw

      UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix says withdrawal from Lebanon could leave region more exposed to tension