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Protect Peace and Stability: Urge the U.S. to Support UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon
Related Article: The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back - newsday.com - Sunday, August 17, 2025, 8:18:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Congress, and the United Nations Security Council
Goal: We call on the U.S. government to support the renewal and adequate funding of UNIFIL, ensuring that peacekeepers remain in Lebanon until the Lebanese Armed Forces are fully prepared to secure the border and maintain regional stability.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has played a crucial role in maintaining peace and monitoring the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon for decades. Despite criticism, its presence has helped prevent escalation and provided vital support to the Lebanese Armed Forces, who are not yet able to fully secure the southern border.
The Trump administration's plan to end UNIFIL’s mandate prematurely, coupled with drastic funding cuts, threatens to destabilize Lebanon and the wider region. European allies, including France and Italy, have warned that withdrawing peacekeepers before local forces are ready would leave a dangerous power vacuum, as seen in Mali and other conflict zones.
With Lebanon’s army overstretched and the country facing severe economic challenges, now is not the time to abandon international peacekeeping efforts. We urge the U.S. government to renew its commitment to UNIFIL, support adequate funding, and work with international partners to ensure a responsible transition that prioritizes peace and security for all communities in the region.
Key Demands
- Renew the UNIFIL mandate without setting an arbitrary deadline for withdrawal.
- Restore and maintain U.S. funding for UNIFIL and other critical UN peacekeeping missions.
- Collaborate with European and international partners to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces’ capacity before any drawdown.
- Ensure that any changes to the peacekeeping mission are based on security assessments and the readiness of local forces, not political expediency.
- Commit to transparent, multilateral decision-making at the United Nations Security Council regarding peacekeeping operations.
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