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Jean-Pierre Lacroix, U.N. undersecretary-general for peace operations, during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Oct. 14, 2026. (Credit: Mohamad Azakir/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google The departure of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is scheduled. Its replacement, however, remains uncertain. Less than two months before its mandate expires, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the U.N. undersecretary-general for peace operations, warned Wednesday, Nov. 4, in New York about the risks of a security vacuum in southern Lebanon. Without a new international presence, the United Nations would lose its monitoring and de-escalation capabilities, while the Lebanese and Israeli armies could find themselves face to face. This prospect places responsibility squarely on the Security Council.“We believe that a United Nations presence in Lebanon remains necessary.” This statement from Lacroix, made during a news conference at U.N. headquarters, sums up the paradox: The organization is preparing to withdraw its peacekeepers... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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