UN to Enhance Peacekeeping Role in Lebanon Post-Truce

The UN plans to bolster its mission in Lebanon to support the Lebanese army after a truce, without enforcing a ceasefire.

UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force, is set to increase its support for the Lebanese army once a truce is reached between Hezbollah and Israel.
UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized that implementing UN Resolution 1701 is the responsibility of the involved parties, not UNIFIL.
Lebanon plans to increase its army presence in the south from 4,500 to 11,500 troops following a ceasefire.
UNIFIL's future roles may include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads, focusing on needs rather than troop numbers.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 3,380 deaths in Lebanon since the clashes began last year, with intensified hostilities since September.