Hizbullah Danger to International Peace, Teir Felsay Blast Violation of 1701
The continuing presence of armed groups, including Hizbullah, in Lebanon is a "danger to international peace and security," U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Alejandro Wolff said.
"Armed elements, their assets, and their weapons in South Lebanon pose a similar threat to those who work diligently for peace and security in that country," he said in a statement to the Security Council on Wednesday.
The explosion in Teir Felsay earlier this week and the blast in Khirbet Selm in July are a violation of Security Council Resolution 1701, Wolff told the Council.
"It should be a source of deep concern to all of us," he said, adding the U.S. looks forward for detailed information from the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations "on this latest serious incident."
Wolff reiterated that the U.S. continues to strongly support the full implementation of Resolutions 1701 and 1559, including their calls for all arms to be brought under the control of the state and the delineation of Lebanon”s borders.
"The people of Lebanon deserve to reap the benefits of a government whose services and authority extend throughout the land," he added.