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G7 Warns of Lebanon Security Vacuum as UN Peacekeepers Near Exit
G7 foreign ministers are calling for new security arrangements in Lebanon before the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL withdraws at the end of 2026, warning of a regional security vacuum.
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What happened
- 01G7 ministers agreed on the need for new security arrangements in Lebanon before UNIFIL's 2026 withdrawal.
- 02Ministers warned of a potential security vacuum that could destabilize the region.
- 03Disagreements persist among G7 nations on how to replace the UN peacekeeping mission.
- 04Broader goals include Hezbollah's disarmament and strengthening the Lebanese government.
- 05Possible replacements include a UN-mandated transition or an international coalition.
- 06Italy expressed reservations about joining an ad hoc international coalition.
- 07Recent rocket fire from Hezbollah near UNIFIL facilities has heightened tensions.
While agreeing on the need to avoid a void and support the Lebanese Armed Forces, the ministers remain divided on specific replacement plans. Discussions involve potential UN-mandated transitions or an international coalition, with Italy expressing reservations about the latter. Recent clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have complicated UNIFIL's operations.
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