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U.N. peacekeeping mission winding down despite Israel violating ceasefire

By Jane Arraf

Published December 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM EST

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face end of decades-old mission despite regular attacks by Israel breaking year-old ceasefire.

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