Lebanon Seeks French Help for UNIFIL Replacement Force
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has asked France to help secure an international force to replace UNIFIL when its mandate ends in December 2026, aiming to prevent a security vacuum in southern Lebanon. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visited Beirut to discuss the matter amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah hostilities. The UN voted in August 2025 for a final UNIFIL mandate extension, with withdrawal beginning in late 2026. Lebanon prefers UNIFIL to stay but will consider international alternatives if needed, while Israel favors direct coordination with the Lebanese army.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Lebanon requested French assistance to find an international force to replace UNIFIL by December 2026.
- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visited Lebanon to discuss international presence options.
- The UN Security Council approved a final UNIFIL mandate extension in August 2025.
- Lebanon seeks to avoid a security vacuum and direct army confrontations.
- Israel prefers direct coordination with the Lebanese army to counter Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah resumed attacks in March 2026 and vowed to continue fighting Israel.
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