WorldCan Europe fill the vacuum as UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon winds up?

UNIFIL’s nearly 50-year mandate in southern Lebanon is due to expire at the end of 2026. The EU is considering a three-year military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanon’s armed forces and police, while analysts warn that a temporary vacuum could benefit Israel and shift oversight toward bilateral coordination.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 05:25Original