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UN weighs UNIFIL options as Lebanon mandate expiry nears; president warns of vacuum
Anadolu Agency EN·LB · IL·about 11 hours ago
Israel is reportedly preventing the UN Peace Council from building a base in Gaza for a multinational force, with contractors unable to obtain permits and the border closed. The delay is attributed to upcoming Israeli elections, suggesting political motivations. This development underscores friction between Israel and the UN over post-conflict arrangements in Gaza.