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MTV Lebanon
9 hours ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
UN Peacekeeping Chief reaffirms UNIFIL's role as he concludes visit
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, concluded a visit to Lebanon today as part of a planned tour to the region. Key highlights included his meetings with senior Lebanese officials, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Lebanon, UNIFIL leadership, and fellow peacekeepers. This was his last official meeting with outgoing Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro. He visited and saw firsthand some of Lebanese areas near the Blue Line that were hardest hit by the recent conflict. The UN peacekeeping chief, onboard a UNIFIL Maritime Task Force ship, also inspected the area of maritime operation off the coast of Naqoura. Throughout his engagements, Mr. Lacroix reaffirmed the crucial role of UNIFIL in maintaining lasting stability in south Lebanon and the mission's critical support to the parties in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. He acknowledged the delicate nature of the current relative calm along the Blue Line and stressed the importance of preserving and consolidating it, especially in light of concerning regional developments. In meetings with Lebanese officials, Mr. Lacroix underscored UNIFIL's vital role – together with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) – in sustaining the cessation of hostilities understanding and advancing the implementation of resolution 1701. "In all my engagements, I underscored the importance of continued political support for the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 as a prerequisite for peace and security in the region," said Mr. Lacroix. "I also reaffirmed the Mission's commitment to supporting local communities, helping the parties implement Resolution 1701, and working in close coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces as they continue their redeployment in southern Lebanon." The peacekeeping chief also expressed appreciation for the work of UN peacekeepers operating under the increasingly complex and challenging conditions, and reaffirmed the UN's unwavering support for peace and security for all civilians affected by the conflict.
Ya Libnan
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Berri confirms that Hezbollah will not participate in the war, dismisses Qassem's remarks
Visitors to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told Al Jadeed TV that 'the statement attributed to Berri that Hezbollah will not participate in the war is confirmed, while the statement of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem is a principled position that the party can only take because it is in solidarity with Iran.' This came after Qassem announced that the party is not neutral and is acting as it sees fit in confronting the war on Iran. Berri's visitors expressed his surprise at some people's description of Sheikh Naim Qassem speech as if it were a response to his remarks. The visitors added that 'Berri confirmed to US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrak that Lebanon is prepared to implement Resolution 1701, but Israel is preventing its implementation.' The visitors also added that 'Barrak will visit former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt to apologize for what former US Envoy Morgan Ortagus had previously said to him,' when she told him that drugs were harmful in response to his criticism of her. Qassem didn't learn his lesson In a related development Israeli Defense minister Israel Katz blasted Qassems speech , saying he didn't learn his lesson El Nashra
Nahar Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Aoun says arms talks to 'intensify' when regional stability returns
by Naharnet Newsdesk 19 June 2025, 15:57 President Joseph Aoun on Thursday told visiting U.S. envoy Tom Barrack that contacts are ongoing to address the issue of the arms of Hezbollah and the Palestinian factions in Lebanon, adding that the talks will intensify 'after the stabilization of the situation in the region which deteriorated due to the escalation of the Israel-Iranian conflict.' 'Lebanon is looking forward to the United States' support in what it is doing to achieve revival on the various levels, topped by consolidating security and stability in the South through the withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the five occupied hills, the cessation of hostilities and extending the term of U.N. forces,' Aoun added, telling Barrack that 'Lebanon has decided to increase the number of army troops in the area south of the Litani to 10,000 soldiers.' 'The army units deployed south of the Litani are continuing to fully implement Resolution 1701 in terms of removing armed appearances, confiscating weapons and arms, and preventing any armed presence other than that of security forces, but they have so far been unable to continue their mission due to the continued Israeli occupation of the five hills and the areas around them,' the president added. Barrack for his part conveyed 'the U.S. desire to help Lebanon overcome the circumstances and challenges it is facing,' the Presidency said. He added that Trump 'wants to help Lebanon and the neighboring country in having safety, stability and peace.'
LBCI
2 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun tells US envoy Barrack that Israel's withdrawal is key to stability, urges continued support for reforms
President Joseph Aoun told U.S. envoy Ambassador Thomas Barrack that Lebanon is counting on Washington's support for its efforts to recover across various sectors—starting with securing stability in the south through the withdrawal of Israeli forces from five occupied hills, ending hostile actions, and renewing the mandate of UNIFIL, which operates in coordination with the Lebanese army to implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701. Aoun affirmed that the Lebanese army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed presence, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any non-state armed groups. However, he said the army has been unable to complete its mission due to Israel's continued occupation of the five hills and surrounding areas. He also informed Barrack that Lebanon's reform process has begun and will continue, alongside anti-corruption efforts and the activation of state institutions to ensure they keep pace with national development goals.
MTV Lebanon
2 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Aoun Urges US Support for Southern Stability and Anti-Corruption Reforms
President Joseph Aoun assured US Ambassador Tom Barrack that Lebanon looks forward to Washington's support in its efforts to revive the country on various levels, foremost among them securing safety and stability in the south through the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the five occupied hills, the cessation of hostile acts, and the extension of UNIFIL's mandate. UNIFIL works in coordination with the Lebanese Army to implement Resolution 1701. President Aoun said: "The army deployed south of the Litani River continues to fully implement Resolution 1701 by removing armed manifestations, confiscating weapons and ammunition, and preventing any armed presence other than security agencies. However, it has been unable to complete its mission due to the ongoing Israeli occupation of the five hills and their surroundings." He emphasized to Barrack that the reform process has started and will not stop, alongside combating corruption and activating state institutions and agencies to keep pace with developments in various fields.
