UN resolution 1701 gains attention as Israel and Hezbollah face renewed conflict

In 2006, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1701 to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and establish security along their border. While there was relative calm for nearly two decades, the resolution's terms were not fully enforced. Currently, Israel and Hezbollah are experiencing renewed hostilities, with Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah rocket fire into Israel. Diplomatic efforts are again focusing on Resolution 1701 as a potential framework for peace, despite its past implementation challenges. The situation is more complex now, with Hezbollah's military capabilities and political influence having grown significantly. Efforts for a ceasefire are stalled, as both sides link their actions to broader regional conflicts, complicating the resolution's relevance.