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Lebanese Army personnel guard olive harvesters against potential Israeli attacks in Zibqine, southern Lebanon, Oct. 21, 2026. (Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google Diplomatic signals received in Beirut from the West, especially the United States, indicate that no change should be expected in Washington’s policy following the midterm election results.Recommendations to Lebanese officials therefore continue to emphasize the need to meet the requirements imposed on them, whether concerning arms, the explosives case, and related judicial proceedings, or the establishment of an international force tasked with monitoring the situation in southern Lebanon after the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Lebanon expires. Delve deeper Two months to save the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel On Nov. 19, the U.N. Security Council will hold a closed session to review the international resolution expected to set the framework for the post-UNIFIL period. According to... 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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