S/RES/2373 (2017)
underlined by the Secretary General in his report, commending the immediate
reaction of the Lebanese authorities and recalling the importance of control of the
Government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory,
Underlining the risk that violations of the cessation of hostilities could lead to
a new conflict that none of the parties or the region can afford,
Urging all parties to make every effort to ensure that the cessation of
hostilities is sustained, exercise maximum calm and restraint and refrain from any
action or rhetoric that could jeopardize the cessation of hostilities or destabilize the
region,
Emphasizing to all parties the importance of full compliance with the
prohibition on sales and supply of arms and related materiel established by
resolution 1701 (2006),
Recalling the utmost importance that all parties concerned respect the Blue
Line in its entirety, welcoming the continued progress in the marking of the Blue
Line, and encouraging the parties to accelerate their efforts in coordination with
UNIFIL, including through the tripartite mechanism, to continue working in the
ongoing process to delineate and visibly mark the B lue Line in its entirety, as well
as to move forward on the marking of its points of contention, as recommended by
the Strategic Review,
Condemning in the strongest terms all attempts to threaten the security and
stability of Lebanon,
Reaffirming its determination to ensure that no such acts of intimidation
prevent UNIFIL from implementing its mandate in accordance with Security
Council resolution 1701 (2006), and recalling the necessity for all parties to ensure
that UNIFIL personnel are secure and their freedom of movement is fully respected
and unimpeded,
Recalling the relevant principles contained in the Convention on the Safety of
United Nations and Associated Personnel,
Commending the active role and dedication of the personnel of UNIFIL and
expressing its strong appreciation to Member States that contribute to UNIFIL and
underlining the necessity that UNIFIL has at its disposal all necessary means and
equipment to carry out its mandate,
Recalling the request from the Government of Lebanon to deploy an
international force to assist it to exercise its authority throughout the territory, and
reaffirming UNIFIL’s authority to take all necessary action in areas of operations of
its forces and as it deems within its capabilities, to ensure that its area of operations
is not utilized for hostile activities of any kind and to resist attempts by forceful
means to prevent it from discharging its mandate,
Welcoming the crucial role played by the Lebanese Armed Forces and security
forces in extending and sustaining the authority of the Government of Lebanon, in
particular in southern Lebanon, and responding to other security challenges,
including the threat of terrorism, and the strong interna tional commitment to support
the Lebanese Armed Forces, which has helped strengthen the capability of the
Lebanese Armed Forces to provide security for Lebanon,
Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to keep all peacekeeping
operations, including UNIFIL, under close review, and stressing the need for the
Council to pursue a rigorous, strategic approach to peacekeeping deployments,
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