Published on, Aug. 28 -- August 28, 2025 12:18 PM

The United Nations Security Council will vote Thursday on the future of its peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon, where 10,800 blue helmets have worked as a buffer between Israel and Lebanon since 1978. However, this year's routine renewal faces opposition from Israel and its ally, the United States, who want the mission to end after decades of deployment.

France has drafted a compromise resolution to address the growing tensions, with support from Beirut. The draft calls for UN peacekeepers, known as UNIFIL, to stay until December 2026 while preparing for withdrawal. The plan marks the first time the Council has set a clear date for ending the mission, signaling a major shift in the re...