October 16, 2026
Today, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, conducted an official visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Lacroix held a meeting with the mission leadership, focusing on discussing plans to reduce the number of forces and the withdrawal path.
During the visit, the UN official praised the peacekeepers’ continued commitment and their role in supporting security and stability in the region.
For its part, UNIFIL affirmed the commitment of its forces to continue its missions in accordance with UN Resolution 1701, aimed at supporting Lebanon and Israel in fulfilling their obligations. This includes monitoring developments, reporting violations with complete impartiality, and communicating directly with concerned parties to reduce tensions and avoid misunderstandings, as well as facilitating humanitarian activities.
