Today’s exchange of fire across the Blue Line, the second such incident in less than a week, is deeply concerning. This is a critical period for Lebanon and the wider region. Any exchange of fire is one too many. A return to…
“Cautious optimism, Madam President, is the flavour of the day.” These were the words of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who briefed the United Nations Security Council on the implementation…
Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on the Cessation of Hostilities…
Today marks the end of the period set for the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces south of the Blue Line and the parallel Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to positions in southern Lebanon, as envisaged by the Cessation of…
This week, following the formation of a new Lebanese Government on 8 February, Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, accompanied by Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Imran…
This evening’s attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Beirut Airport is unacceptable. Such an act of violence threatens the safety of United Nations staff who work tirelessly to maintain stability in Lebanon, sometimes at great…
This evening’s attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Beirut Airport is unacceptable. Such an act of violence threatens the safety of United Nations staff who work tirelessly to maintain stability in Lebanon, sometimes at great…
The Secretary-General welcomes the formation of a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The United Nations looks forward to working in close partnership with the new government on its priorities…
Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Tehran, where she is set to meet with senior Iranian officials. The trip is part of the Special Coordinator’s ongoing…
Much has changed in Lebanon since the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding came into force in the early hours of 27 November 2024. Violence has dramatically decreased. In many areas of southern Lebanon, hundreds of…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Her discussions will focus on steps being taken towards the…
United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Her discussions will focus on steps being taken towards the…