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UN reiterates call for ceasefire and respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity after border incidents
Summary
The United Nations repeated its long-standing appeals for a full ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border and asked Israel to withdraw posts still on Lebanese territory, calling for international support for Lebanon.
The United Nations reiterated its call for respect of ceasefire obligations and Lebanon’s territorial integrity after tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border.
When asked about events on the Israel-Lebanon border, the United Nations Secretary-General said, "Our position has been very clear. We have always appealed for the ceasefire to be fully respected. We have always appealed for Israel to leave the posts it still has in Lebanon and respect the territorial integrity of Lebanon. And we have always appealed for the support of the international community to the country." He also added a brief reference to security for Israel.
Why it matters: the secretary-general’s remarks reiterate existing UN appeals aimed at de-escalation and protecting civilians in an area that has seen recurrent flare-ups. No new UN operations or deployments were announced in the briefing.
