The U.N. Security Council voted to extend the peacekeeping mission in the volatile region for only one year then withdraw in 2027.

With its mission up for renewal, the U.N. force is under pressure to disband even as Israeli airstrikes continue along one of the world’s most volatile borders.

Operations will stop at the end of 2026, despite concerns that shutting down UNIFIL too quickly could be a boon to Hezbollah.