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Berri reaffirms Lebanon's commitment to UNIFIL's stay and warns of a vacuum after its mandate ends

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, during his reception of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces Alice Rufo at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh, affirmed that official and popular Lebanon are committed to the continued presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the south. Berri warned of a vacuum that could arise when the international force's mission ends before the full implementation of Resolution 1701, calling for a French, European, international and regional role to avert it.

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📍 The situation so far consists of Berri's statements during the meeting, with no specific outcomes or decisions announced regarding the fate of UNIFIL's mandate.
  1. 15:23 Ahead of the End of UNIFIL's Mission... Berri Sends a Message to France and the International Community Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, during his meeting at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo, stressed that official and pop… Lebanon Debate
  2. 15:15 Berri: Official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to UNIFIL's continued presence Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continued presence of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), noting during his meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot that Lebanon ha… Lebanon Debate
  3. 15:15 Before UNIFIL's Mission Ends: Berri Sends a Message to France and the International Community Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri sent a message to France and the international community ahead of the end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, according to "Lebanon Debate". The available information did not include details … lebanon debate
  4. 15:08 Berri: The Lebanese Look to a French, European, International and Regional Role to Avoid the Vacuum That May Result from the End of UNIFIL's Mandate Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that the Lebanese look forward to a French, European, international and regional role to avoid the vacuum that may result from the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). lebanon debate
  5. 15:05 Berri: Official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continuation of UNIFIL Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri affirmed that official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continuation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in a position that renews official and popular support for its continued presence in th… lebanon debate
📍 Where things stand: The situation so far consists of Berri's statements during the meeting, with no specific outcomes or decisions announced regarding the fate of UNIFIL's mandate.

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  1. 18 Oct 2026, 15:05 Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continued presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), a position that renews official and popular support for its continued presence in the south.
  2. 18 Oct 2026, 15:08 Berri affirmed that the Lebanese look forward to a French, European, international and regional role to avert the vacuum that could result from the end of UNIFIL's mandate.
  3. 18 Oct 2026, 15:15 Berri addressed a message to France and the international community ahead of the end of UNIFIL's mission, with no details available about its content.
  4. 18 Oct 2026, 15:15 During his reception of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Berri noted that Lebanon has committed and remains committed to Resolution 1701 while Israel continues to violate it and occupy areas of the south, warning of a vacuum that could arise when the international force's mission ends before the resolution's implementation is completed.
  5. 18 Oct 2026, 15:23 At the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain el-Tineh, Berri received French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces Alice Rufo, stressing that official and popular Lebanon are committed to the continued presence of UNIFIL forces in the south.
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Lebanon Debate 15:23
Ahead of the End of UNIFIL's Mission... Berri Sends a Message to France and the International Community
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, during his meeting at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Minister Delegat…
Lebanon Debate 15:15
Berri: Official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to UNIFIL's continued presence
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continued presence of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), noting …
lebanon debate 15:15
Before UNIFIL's Mission Ends: Berri Sends a Message to France and the International Community
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri sent a message to France and the international community ahead of the end of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, a…
lebanon debate 15:08
Berri: The Lebanese Look to a French, European, International and Regional Role to Avoid the Vacuum That May Result from the End of UNIFIL's Mandate
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri affirmed that the Lebanese look forward to a French, European, international and regional role to avoid the vacuum that may result from the …
lebanon debate 15:05
Berri: Official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continuation of UNIFIL
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri affirmed that official Lebanon and all Lebanese are committed to the continuation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in a po…