MPs Aqoubian, Musa, and Khalaf Discuss UNIFIL's Future and Risks of Vacuum in the South with Arnould

MPs Paula Yacoubian, Michel Mousa, and Melhem Khalil discussed the future of UNIFIL and what lies ahead for southern Lebanon in the coming phase with Jean Arnault, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, during a dialogue session at the Parliament. The session’s statement described the discussion as “fruitful,” noting that it addressed the risks of a vacuum that could arise from UNIFIL’s withdrawal, the alternatives proposed in the event of the mission’s conclusion, and the possibility of maintaining a UN presence, albeit in a different format and with fewer personnel. It also covered available options for preserving stability in southern Lebanon and the role of the United Nations in the coming period. This follows the ongoing efforts to uphold the demand by 86 MPs to maintain UNIFIL’s presence in the south.