A draft United Nations Security Council resolution authored by France seeks to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for another year, with no firm end date. The resolution emphasizes the goal of the Lebanese government being the sole provider of security in southern Lebanon, but critics argue it could inadvertently shield Hezbollah, which has continued to operate and build up its arsenal in the region. The draft urges Israel to withdraw from positions inside Lebanon and encourages diplomatic efforts to delineate the border, while calling on the international community to support the Lebanese Armed Forces in clearing unauthorized armed groups from the area. Some analysts and former officials have voiced concerns that renewing the mission's mandate would perpetuate a system that has failed to curb Hezbollah's influence, as the United Nations force has not prevented the group's military buildup since 2006. The United States has not indicated how it will vote on the resolution, and key stakeholders have declined to comment.