At the United Nations General Assembly, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged the creation of a new international military force to replace the current UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon. He expressed concerns about a potential "vacuum" that could arise if the existing UN force leaves without a successor. Salam argued that this new force should continue to monitor the situation, report on developments, and maintain communication with local authorities, while also working alongside a tripartite agreement involving Lebanon, the United States, and Israel. Salam reiterated that Israel must completely withdraw its military forces from Lebanese territory. He also emphasized Lebanon's goal of asserting full control over its entire territory and ensuring that all weapons are controlled solely by the state. This stance is in direct opposition to Hezbollah, a powerful armed group in Lebanon that is supported by Iran and has resisted efforts to disarm it. In June, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement, facilitated by the United States, that outlines a plan for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops and the disarmament of Hezbollah. However, progress on implementing this agreement has been slow, with neither side fully committing to the outlined steps. Salam called for the agreement to be fully realized, with a clear timeline and a system to verify compliance with its terms. The call for a new international force and the push to implement the existing framework agreement highlight the fragile security situation in southern Lebanon. Both Lebanon and Israel have expressed the need for a stable and verifiable resolution to the long-standing tensions in the region, but achieving this remains a complex and delicate challenge.