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Berri tells French ministers Lebanon wants UNIFIL to stay

The Speaker says Lebanon has complied with Resolution 1701 and urges pressure on Israel.

By Lebanese Lobby Newsdesk 18 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
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Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Minister Delegate Alice Rufo that Lebanon's authorities and people "remain united in their support for the continued presence" of UN peacekeepers in the south, LBCI reported.

Berri said Lebanon "has complied and continues to comply" with Resolution 1701, accused Israel of repeated violations, and called for coordinated international action. UNIFIL's mandate ends on 31 December; France and Italy are exploring a follow-on force.

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