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Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion

Resolution 1701 promised many of the same objectives we are hearing today: the Lebanese government would exercise sovereignty over its territory, etc. On paper, it sounded convincing.

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026.
FRENCH FOREIGN Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to a meeting with the French electrification team to accelerate national mobilization in favour of the electrification of France at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, May 26, 2026.

French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon

Taliban Deputy Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat speaks during a press conference about the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 3, 2026.

Afghan women’s rights advocates urge Melania Trump to support girls facing Taliban restrictions

UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims


IDF strikes drone production sites in Beirut, intercepts Houthi missile

IDF prepares for Freedom Flotilla • Government advances dismissal of A-G • Israel reportedly diverted Gaza aid funds to 'security establishment'

 IDF on terrain: Soldiers in Khan Yunis, July 2024.

Fourteen nations vote for a ceasefire in Gaza at UNSC, US vetoes resolution

"The decision presented today was a gift to Hamas and a significant boost to terrorism," Ambassador Danny Danon said.

 United Nations Security Council, UN headquarters, in New York City, US, March 20, 2025.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

The General Assembly on Monday elected former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock as president of the 193-member body for its 80th session, which begins in September.

 German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria,March 20, 2025.

Netanyahu: Opposition supports ‘losing the war’ out of lust for power

MK Ofer Cassif removed from Knesset podium after he accused Benjamin Netanyahu of bombing children.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset on May 28, 2025.

Gilad Erdan: UN is a lost cause, serves Hamas’s interests

Former Israeli UN envoy Gilad Erdan said the UN will always have an anti-Israel majority and urged Israel to lead a global campaign to halt its funding.

 Gilad Erdan speaks to delegates after a voting on a US ceasefire resolution for the Gaza war during a UN Security Council meeting

Gaza hostages endure 'suffering beyond belief,' former captive Doron Steinbrecher tells UNSC

"This reality is too cruel to grasp. No one can truly understand it in 90 seconds—not even in 90 hours, and my friends are still in hell after more than 510 days," she said.

 Doron Steinbrecher is reunited with her mother Simona.

Israel at war: What happened on day 532?

IDF chief appoints external team to review Oct. 7 failures • Hezbollah denies responsibility for rockets launched at northern Israel

 Thousands gather on Kaplan, raising their torches in a powerful call for the return of the 59 remaining hostages.

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities

The US blames Hamas for breaking the ceasefire in Gaza, backs Israel’s response, and condemns Hamas’s use of civilian sites, says acting UN envoy.

 Dorothy Camille Shea, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, addresses a Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, March 18, 2025.

Iran alerts UN to Trump threat of force, says it will defend itself

Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned Trump’s 'reckless and inflammatory statements', urging the UN Security Council to take action.

 Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, speaks during a meeting of the Council on Syria at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 3, 2024.

Gaza Strip is part of the 'State of Palestine,' PA's top envoy tells UN Security Council

Palestinian FM Aghabekian at UN: Gaza is integral to "State of Palestine," rejecting land division and displacement.

 Varsen Aghabekian, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, addresses the Security Council. January 20, 2025.