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March 7, 2026 Peace and security
The UN expresses serious concern about the sharp deterioration of the situation in Lebanon following the resumption of hostilities and calls on the parties to immediately de-escalate and comply Security Council resolution 1701.
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert stated that just a week ago, the country was showing signs of gradual progress. The Lebanese army was consolidating state control, preparations for parliamentary elections were underway, reforms were being discussed, and a World Bank loan was expected to support reconstruction.
"That progress has now come to a screeching halt," she noted.
According to a UN representative, the country was once again plunged into a wave of violence and instability on Monday morning. People who had only recently returned to their homes are once again left homeless, and tensions continue to mount.
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"The question is crystal clear: continue the path of destruction and loss of life, or choose restraint, engagement and dialogue," Hennis-Plasschaert said.
She said Security Council Resolution 1701 remains the internationally recognized framework for ending the cycles of violence between Lebanon and Israel, but it has not been fully implemented.
Attack on UN peacekeepers
Amid rising tensions, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres He also condemned the shelling of a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in the southwest of the country on March 6, which wounded three Ghanaian peacekeepers.
The Secretary-General wished the victims a speedy and full recovery.
The statement stressed that the safety and security of UN personnel and property must be respected at all times, and that those responsible for such incidents must be held accountable.
The UN reiterated its call on all parties to immediately de-escalate and fully comply with their obligations under Security Council Resolution 1701.
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