Lebanon’s security future after UNIFIL withdrawal
TL;DR
As UNIFIL’s December 2026 exit approaches, talks in Paris are weighing a multinational successor and expanded Lebanese Army support, but Lebanon warns a security vacuum could emerge if Hezbollah remains armed and a clear post‑UNIFIL role isn’t established, raising questions about whether any replacement would patrol the Blue Line or mainly advise the Lebanese forces.
- UNIFIL's upcoming end of Lebanon operations raises questions about what's next The Jerusalem Post
- Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks aljazeera.com
- France hosts Lebanon security talks to discuss post-UN mission plans apnews.com
- Top European, Arab officials meet to mull options for post-UNIFIL mission in Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Lebanese in Israeli-occupied south fear bleak future once UN peacekeepers withdraw Reuters
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