China Urges UN to Reassess Withdrawal of Peacekeeping Forces from Lebanon
'Not Time To Redraw': China Calls For Review Of UN Decision To End UNIFIL Mission In Lebanon
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China has called on the United Nations Security Council to reconsider its decision to reduce the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) amid ongoing instability. Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong emphasized that the situation does not support a withdrawal and urged Israel to cease military operations in Lebanon.
- 01China calls for a review of the UN's decision to reduce UNIFIL's mandate in Lebanon.
- 02The UN Interim Force has been monitoring the Lebanese-Israeli border since 1978.
- 03China's ambassador highlighted the lack of a stable ceasefire in the region.
- 04The phased drawdown of UNIFIL is set to begin by the end of 2026.
- 05Fu Cong emphasized the need for Israel to halt military actions in Lebanon.
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On Friday, China urged the United Nations Security Council to reconsider its decision to wind down the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Chinese Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, stated that the ongoing situation in Lebanon does not support an immediate withdrawal of peacekeeping forces. UNIFIL, established in 1978, has been responsible for monitoring the southern Lebanese border with Israel. The Security Council had previously agreed to a phased drawdown of the mission by the end of 2026. Fu described the current state of affairs as a 'lesser fire,' indicating that there is no stable ceasefire in place. He stressed the importance of Israel halting its military operations in Lebanon, stating, 'It is incumbent on Israel to stop this bombardment of Lebanon.'
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The call for reassessment may influence the stability of the region and the safety of civilians in Lebanon.
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