UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed the establishment of a new force to replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). This force aims to maintain the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel and includes three models of varying troop levels and capabilities.

• 01The proposed new force could consist of hundreds to thousands of troops to ensure ceasefire compliance between Hezbollah and Israel.
• 02Three models for the new force include options for different levels of military presence and monitoring capabilities along the Blue Line.
• 03The most ambitious model would deploy 350 military observers and four infantry battalions, allowing for extensive monitoring and patrols.
• 04The lightest model would consist of 215 unarmed observers and limited troop support, focusing primarily on observation and reporting.
• 05All options require substantial support assets, including helicopters, surveillance systems, and drones for effective operation.

The establishment of a new peacekeeping force could stabilize southern Lebanon and help prevent escalation of conflict in the region.