NEW YORK – Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amar Bendjama, has hailed the Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until 31 December 2026, but he cautioned that peace in the region remains elusive without an end to Israeli occupation of Arab territories. Speaking after Resolution 2790 was adopted, Bendjama said the extension “opens a new chapter for Lebanon and the Middle East” but insisted its implementation must be holistic rather than selective . He stressed that UNIFIL’s mandate is essential for stabilising the Lebanese‑Israeli border and de‑escalating tensions, yet the mission’s objectives—including full Israeli withdrawal—have not been met. The envoy urged the international community to continue supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and warned that lasting peace is impossible until Israel complies with Security Council resolutions al24news.dz
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