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Turkey Proposes Deploying Troops on Israel-Lebanon Border to Replace UNIFIL

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 30, 2026

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Turkish President Erdogan announced Turkey's intention to replace UNIFIL by deploying troops on the Israel-Lebanon border as part of a new security initiative. The UN peacekeeping force's mandate ends in 2027, with security responsibility shifting to Lebanon. Lebanese President Aoun hopes for strengthened ties with Turkey amid Ankara's regional ambitions.

01Turkey plans to replace UNIFIL with its own troops on the Israel-Lebanon border.
02UNIFIL's mandate ends in 2027 with a phased withdrawal starting after a 2023 UN decision.
03Turkey aims to support Lebanon's sovereignty and regional security through this new force.
04Lebanese President Aoun seeks a new partnership phase with Turkey following his Ankara visit.
05UNIFIL has been criticized for not preventing Hezbollah's growth in southern Lebanon.
06Turkey is strengthening its military and expanding regional influence amid these developments.

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