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The Lebanese authorities themselves were very clear in expressing their belief in the necessity of a third party, namely the United Nations, to prevent uncontrolled escalation and incidents spiralling out of control between the Israeli army and the Lebanese armed forces

The United Nations is committed to supporting peace and stability in Lebanon

the risk of escalation, and the risk of incidents getting out of control

I think it is better to take a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.

These proposals are on the Security Council's table. No moves have occurred in the Council so far, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.

I believe it is better to make a decision soon rather than postpone it, right? Because that will also clarify the future vision for us, and certainly from a more limited perspective related to our planning.

These proposals are on the table of the Security Council. There have been no moves in the Security Council yet, but I believe negotiations will begin... soon and seriously.

The departure of UNIFIL in the current circumstances, and without alternative and strong support arrangements, will create a major security vacuum.

UNIFIL and its peacekeepers have been an integral part of the fabric of communities in southern Lebanon for nearly five decades. The mission's departure under the current volatile circumstances - and without strong alternative support arrangements - would create a major security vacuum.

The departure of UNIFIL under the current circumstances and without strong alternative support arrangements will create a major security vacuum.