Lebanon Poised to Implement UN Resolution, Elect New President Amid Conflict

The Lebanese government, under caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, is prepared to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to end Hezbollah's armed presence south of the Litani River. The move comes amid ongoing conflict with Israel. Over 1,000 Lebanese have been killed, and one million have fled their homes.

The Lebanese government is poised to enforce a UN resolution targeting Hezbollah's military presence south of the Litani River, according to caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

Prime Minister Mikati announced Lebanon's readiness to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and deploy the army south of the river, approximately 30 km from the southern border. Along with House Speaker Nabih Berri, Mikati emphasized that electing a new president to fill a nearly two-year vacancy would follow a ceasefire.

Israeli forces have inflicted significant damage on Hezbollah during a two-week barrage in Lebanon, sparking concerns over a potential Israeli ground invasion. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports over 1,000 casualties and one million displaced individuals in the ongoing conflict.