Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 14 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2010. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lebanon: Peacekeeping Operations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of (a) the security situation in southern Lebanon and (b) the role of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon in maintaining peace and security in Southern Lebanon.

Answer: The situation in southern Lebanon remains calm since the border clash on 3 August. We continue to call on all parties to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution UNSCR 1701, which calls for full respect by Israel for Lebanon's territorial integrity, and the disarmament of Hezbollah and other militias. We continue to work with Lebanon, regional and international partners to see UNSCR 1701 implemented.The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continues to play a critical role in contributing to the peace and stability in southern Lebanon, as demonstrated by their actions to prevent the border clashes between the Lebanese armed forces and Israeli defence forces on 3 August 2010 from escalating.

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