The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities, which followed talks between Israel and Lebanon facilitated by the United States. He reaffirms the support of the United Nations to all efforts to end hostilities and alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line.
The Secretary-General urges all actors to fully respect the cessation of hostilities, cease any further attacks and comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law, at all times.
The United Nations is committed to supporting all diplomatic efforts to advance the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).
New York, 16 May 2026