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Lebanon· BeirutEU Supports UNIFIL Mandate Extension in Southern Lebanon
The EU foreign policy chief announced support for extending UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon to prevent a security vacuum and facilitate a new US-brokered agreement.
Background
Southern Lebanon has long been a flashpoint, marked by ongoing tensions and intermittent conflict involving Israel, Lebanon, and non-state actors like Hezbollah. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been deployed in the region since 1978 to maintain peace and security.
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EU Supports UNIFIL Mandate Extension in Southern Lebanon
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoThe European Union and its foreign policy chief advocate for extending the UNIFIL mandate to avoid a security vacuum in southern Lebanon and support a new US-brokered agreement.
Details emerge about a planned EU mission to train and advise Lebanese forces on territorial control and security, with France and Italy vying for leadership.
EU Supports UNIFIL Mandate Extension to Prevent Security Vacuum in South Lebanon
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoThe European Union and its member states support extending UNIFIL's mandate to avoid a security vacuum in South Lebanon, with plans for an EU mission to train Lebanese forces.
France and Italy are reportedly competing to lead the proposed EU mission in Lebanon.
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