Germany calls for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Germany is urging the European Union to deploy a force to Lebanon to succeed the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is set to withdraw at the end of the year. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the need for this mission to prevent a security vacuum in southern Lebanon and to facilitate the Israeli military’s withdrawal while countering Hezbollah’s influence. The EU is considering options for a mission that would focus on training and supporting Lebanon’s military rather than traditional peacekeeping.

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