Lebanon

  • November 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In November, Security Council members expect to receive a briefing in consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1701. Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert are the anticipated briefers.

  • October 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In October, Security Council members are expected to receive their semi-annual briefing in closed consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1559. Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo is the anticipated briefer.

  • This morning (28 August), following the briefing on Haiti, the Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution extending the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a final time until 31 December 2026, and...

  • August 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In August, the Security Council is scheduled to vote on a draft resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ahead of its 31 August expiry. Additionally, on 18 August, Council members are expected to hold closed consultations on UNIFIL. Mohamed Khaled Khiari, the Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, is the anticipated briefer.

  • July 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In July, Council members expect to receive a briefing in consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1701.

  • May 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In May, Council members expect to receive a briefing in consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1559.

  • 14 March 2025

    Lebanon: Consultations on Resolution 1701

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    On Monday morning (17 March), Council members are expected to receive a briefing in closed consultations on the Secretary-General’s latest report on the implementation of resolution 1701 (S/2025/153), which was circulated to Council members on 11 March. Adopted in 2006,...

  • March 2025

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In March, Council members expect to receive a briefing in consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1701. Adopted in 2006, resolution 1701 called for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The Secretary-General’s report, which is due on 11 March, will cover the period from 21 October 2024 to 20 February. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix are the anticipated briefers.  Council members will be following regional developments, including in Lebanon and Israel, and will assess whether additional Council action is required. 

  • This afternoon (17 January), the Security Council will hold a briefing on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). Russia requested the meeting to address the latest developments in the respective areas of...

  • 16 January 2025

    Lebanon: Adoption of a Presidential Statement

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    This afternoon (16 January), the Security Council is set to adopt a draft presidential statement on Lebanon, which was authored by France (the penholder on the file). The agreed text welcomes the recent election of President of the Republic of...

  • 11 January 2025

    Lebanon: Closed Consultations

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    On Monday morning (13 January), Security Council members are expected to hold closed consultations on Lebanon. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix are the anticipated briefers. France, the penholder on Lebanon, requested the...

  • 3 December 2024

    Lebanon: Closed Consultations 

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    Tomorrow afternoon (4 December), Council members are expected to receive a briefing in closed consultations on Lebanon. France, the penholder on the file, and the US requested the consultations following the announcement on 26 November of a cessation of hostilities...

  • On Monday morning (18 November), the Security Council will convene for a briefing under “The situation in the Middle East” agenda item titled “ending the war and securing durable peace”. One of the signature events of the UK’s November Council...

  • November 2024

    Lebanon

    Monthly Forecast

    In November, Security Council members expect to receive a briefing in consultations on the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of resolution 1701 of 2006. The report is expected by 13 November. Resolution 1701 reshaped the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in light of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah and called for a cessation of hostilities between the parties. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix are the anticipated briefers.

  • 12 October 2024

    Lebanon: Consultations on Resolution 1559*

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    On Monday morning (14 October), Council members are expected to receive a briefing in closed consultations on the Secretary-General’s latest report on the implementation of resolution 1559 (S/2024/723), which was circulated to Council members on 8 October. Under-Secretary-General for Political...