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Bilal Erdogan, son of the Turkish president, warmly welcomed in Akkar, on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. (Credit: Michel Hallak/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Add as preferred on Google Saturday was marked by political statements as security incidents involving Hezbollah have multiplied in recent weeks and concerns grow over the end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)’s mandate, scheduled for Dec. 31.During a meeting with a U.N. delegation led by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, President Joseph Aoun reiterated his commitment to keeping Resolution 1701 as ''the legal reference for all future international provisions in South Lebanon.'' The resolution, adopted during the July 2006 war to end the 33-day conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the deployment of the Lebanese army, alongside the disarmament of militias and the reinforcement of UNIFIL. During his meeting with Mohammed, Aoun reiterated Lebanon’s preference for extending the... 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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