Lebanon and Israel Open Seventh Round of Direct Negotiations in Rome

U.S.-mediated talks focus on border security, ceasefire arrangements, and preventing renewed conflict along the frontier Lebanon and Israel have opened the seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome, marking another significant step in efforts to stabilize their volatile border and reduce the risk of a broader regional conflict. The talks, held under U.S. mediation with […]

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

UN Security Council Begins Deliberations on Extending UNIFIL Amid Withdrawal Debate

The United Nations Security Council commenced negotiations on Monday over a French-drafted resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which currently expires on August 31, 2025. Simultaneously, the draft signals a long-term goal of eventual withdrawal, provided Lebanon assumes full security responsibilities. What’s in the Draft Resolution Extension […]

Elise Stefanik: UNIFIL 'Has Failed In Its Mission' Of Ensuring Peace in Southern Lebanon

Elise Stefanik: UNIFIL ‘Has Failed In Its Mission’ Of Ensuring Peace in Southern Lebanon

U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik has sharply criticized the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), claiming that the peacekeeping mission has “failed in its mission” of ensuring stability and security in southern Lebanon. Stefanik, a prominent Republican voice on foreign policy, called for a reevaluation of the mission’s effectiveness in light of recent developments in […]