A decades-long United Nations peacekeeping operation in southern Lebanon is set to conclude after nearly half a century, marking a significant shift in the region’s security landscape. The withdrawal follows Israel’s ongoing military presence in roughly 6% of Lebanese territory, raising questions about stability in the area. Journalists embedded with the peacekeepers documented their final days on the ground, including rare access beyond Israel’s contested border line. The move underscores the evolving dynamics between Lebanon, Israel, and the international community in a historically volatile zone.
After 48 years, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is nearing the end of its mandate. Its planned withdrawal comes at a time when the Israeli military occupies around 6% of Lebanese territory. Special Correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick gained rare access with the peacekeepers, traveling south of Israel's "yellow line."
