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SECURITY & DEFENSE • LEBANON / ISRAEL
UN peacekeeping chief warns of security gap in southern Lebanon
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The UN peacekeeping chief warned that Lebanese and Israeli forces could face each other without a third-party buffer when the UN mission’s mandate ends in December. He urged the Security Council to decide what should follow, as members remain divided over a replacement.
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Why it matters
A security gap could raise risks for people in southern Lebanon and Israel and affect regional stability, with possible implications for U.S. diplomatic and security interests. The supplied articles do not identify a direct effect on U.S. citizens or businesses.