The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1701 in August 2006 as part of a cease-fire that ended Israel’s last war with Lebanon. The resolution sought to create a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to prevent fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, but has failed to keep the peace.

An Israeli strike causes a huge explosionas it hits a building in Beirut's southern suburbs:: November 25, 2024:: Beirut, LebanonAfter the blast, smoke was seen billowing out the building and debris scattered along the streets outside.