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Claim Text: But, he said, the Lebanese state has not exercised full control over its territory for many years, which means there could be a vacuum if the peacekeeping mission were to suddenly withdraw.
Simplified Text: Paul Salem said Lebanese state has not exercised full control over its territory for many years which means there could be a vacuum if peacekeeping mission were to suddenly withdraw
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Claim Maker: Paul Salem
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Paul Salem", "concern": "Lebanese state not exercising full control over its territory" }
Subject Tags: Political Military International Relations
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 1:56 PM (6 months ago)

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U.N. Votes to Withdraw Peacekeepers From Lebanon Over Next Two Years

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/world/middleeast/unifil-lebanon-security-council.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250829&instance_id=161501&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204866&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

The UN Security Council voted to withdraw peacekeepers from southern Lebanon over two years. The mission, known as UNIFIL, will be extended until the end of 2026, followed by a one-year withdrawal. The decision comes amid pressure from Israel and the US.

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