United Nations Resolution 1701: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date	August 11, 2006
Context	2006 Lebanon War

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Map of Lebanon and its southern border with Israel, highlighting the area between the Litani River and the United Nations Blue Line as southern Lebanon in yellow. Major rivers, cities such as Tyre, Sidon, and Naqoura, and neighboring countries including Syria and Israel are labeled. The Blue Line marks the UN demarcation between Lebanese and Israeli forces.

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international relations Lebanon Hezbollah United Nations Security Council Israel Defense Forces