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Patrol with the Indian contingent of UNIFIL along the Israeli border, near the village of Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon, on Sept. 26, 2025. (Credit: Angeline Desdevises/Hans Lucas/ AFP) Add as preferred on Google After nearly five decades in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeepers are preparing to leave.Under U.N. Security Council Resolution 2790, UNIFIL is set to end its operations on Dec. 31, 2026, and withdraw over the following year.But as the peacekeepers prepare their departure, one issue remains unresolved: outstanding payments to Lebanese landowners whose properties have hosted UNIFIL bases for decades. But here’s the twist: UNIFIL is not responsible for paying rental dues; the Lebanese state is. Some landowners say they haven't received compensation in more than 10 years. Amal-affiliated MP Qassem Hashem recently met with Finance Minister Yassin Jaber to discuss the issue.So, how does the arrangement between UNIFIL, the Lebanese state, and landowners work? Why have payments been delayed? And what is the plan to recover... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.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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