UN Security Council adopts statement urging Lebanon and Israel to respect ceasefire agreement

The U.N. Security Council on Friday adopted a statement calling on Lebanon and Israel to respect the 2024 ceasefire agreement and for the instant implementation of U.N. resolutions 1559 and 1701, Al-Jazeera reported.

The statement also welcomes the Lebanese government’s pledges to extend sovereignty over its territory and urges the international community to support the Lebanese Army to ensure its deployment south of the Litani River.

Moreover, the statement reiterates support for the UNIFIL peacekeeping force and asks all parties to ensure the safety of its members, while welcoming Lebanon’s readiness to demarcate its border with Syria and prevent smuggling.