UNIFIL mandate expansion in southern Lebanon marks 20 years amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah tensions

The UN Security Council expanded UNIFIL's mandate 20 years ago to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following the 2006 war. The mandate remains a key mechanism for managing the volatile border, though its effectiveness is periodically challenged by both sides. This anniversary highlights the enduring fragility of the ceasefire and the continued relevance of UN peacekeeping in the region.