The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back

The future of U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon, specifically the UNIFIL operation, is causing a rift between the U.S. and its European allies as its mandate approaches expiration. While the U.S. seeks to wind down the mission due to concerns over Hezbollah’s influence, European nations like France and Italy advocate for its extension, fearing a security vacuum could enable further instability.

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