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U.N. Secretary‑General Urges Full Implementation of Resolution 1701, Commends UNIFIL During Lebanon Visit
Summary
The Secretary‑General of the United Nations, speaking at a press conference during a visit to Lebanon, urged the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and renewed calls for Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese Armed Forces deployment in southern Lebanon.
The Secretary‑General of the United Nations, speaking at a press conference during a visit to Lebanon, urged the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and renewed calls for a withdrawal of Israeli forces and the simultaneous deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces across southern Lebanon.
"The cessation of hostilities is fragile; it is holding," the Secretary‑General said, adding that he called on "both parties and all those with influence to ensure commitments are realized." He said the newly established mechanism should be used to address outstanding issues.
The Secretary‑General described substantial destruction across southern Lebanon and said "hundreds of thousands of displaced residents have returned" to areas including southern Lebanon, southern…
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