Resolution 1701: A Framework for Peace or a Paper Tiger?

This article explores UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which was established to end the 2006 Lebanon War by enforcing a ceasefire, disarming militias, and enhancing UN peacekeeping efforts. It examines how this resolution is currently influencing the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in late 2024, highlighting both its theoretical foundation for peace and the practical challenges in its implementation amidst ongoing regional tensions.