# UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

https://mins.news/en/item/65542

- Reuters, 2026-09-19 14:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-peacekeeping-chief-lebanon-says-smooth-transition-is-critical-before-pull-out-2026-09-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aae98e9fbc2160001c2d0ac

> The head of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon said on Saturday that other UN agencies and Lebanese troops must be ready to take over its duties before the force begins withdrawing at the end of the year.

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