Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Rodolphe Haykal met with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in Beirut to address the rising military tensions in southern Lebanon. With Israeli airstrikes intensifying amid the US-Israeli conflict against Iran, the meeting underscored the importance of implementing UN Resolution 1701, aimed at preserving ceasefire and stabilizing the region. The discussions recognized the indispensable role of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, emphasizing the need for close coordination between the Lebanese military and UN peacekeepers. This collaboration is critical as Israeli raids have increased the risk of wider conflict and have already caused... [Continue Reading]