04 Aug 2025 -
Five years have passed since the explosion at the Beirut Port shattered lives and neighbourhoods and shocked the world. The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, today expressed solidarity with all those affected by the blast, many of whom continue to bravely pursue justice.
23 Jul 2025 -
The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, begins today a visit to Israel for meetings with senior Israeli officials.
The visit is part of the Special Coordinator’s regular consultations with key stakeholders on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) and the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities Understanding.
17 Jul 2025 - During today’s briefing on the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, told the United Nations Security Council that “the current window of opportunity to effect real change in Lebanon will not stay open indefinitely”.
21 May 2025 - In a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen information integrity, combat digital mis- and disinformation and promote pluralistic media in Lebanon, the United Nations in Lebanon and
14 May 2025 - The Ministry of National Defense of Lebanon, the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon (UNSCOL), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at coordinating international support for the Lebanese Army, with generous financial support from several donor countries and partners, including the European Union, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
23 Apr 2025 - Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Moscow, as part of her ongoing consultations with regional and international stakeholders. During her visit, the Special Coordinator is set to meet with senior Russian officials to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and ways in which the international community can best support the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
28 Mar 2025 - Today’s exchange of fire across the Blue Line, the second such incident in less than a week, is deeply concerning. This is a critical period for Lebanon and the wider region. Any exchange of fire is one too many. A return to wider conflict in Lebanon would be devastating for civilians on both sides of the Blue Line and must be avoided at all costs. Restraint from all parties is therefore critically needed.
09 Mar 2025 - Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024, as well as the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
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14 May 2025 - The Ministry of National Defense of Lebanon, the United Nations Special Coordinator’s Office for Lebanon (UNSCOL), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lebanon signed a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at coordinating international support for the Lebanese Army, with generous financial support from several donor countries and partners, including the European Union, Germany, France, Spain, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
06 May 2025 - Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert Visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 6 May 2025
09 Mar 2025 - Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024, as well as the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).