Overview

• The Council unanimously adopted a French-drafted text after a compromise with the United States.
• UNIFIL is directed to cease operations on 31 December 2026 and to withdraw personnel within the following year in consultation with the Lebanese government.
• Israel welcomed the decision, with UN ambassador Danny Danon saying the mission failed to curb Hezbollah’s entrenchment.
• The force comprises roughly 10,000 troops from about 50 countries and around 750 civilian staff, including more than 1,000 Italian personnel.
• Recent security incidents included attacks on UNIFIL bases in autumn 2024 that caused minor injuries to four Italian soldiers.