Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Summary
Germany has called again for the European Union to send a force to Lebanon to replace United Nations peacekeepers who plan to leave by the end of the year. The goal is to prevent a security gap in southern Lebanon while allowing Israeli troops to withdraw and stopping Hezbollah from regaining control.Key Facts
- The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) will end after 48 years by the end of 2024.
- Germany wants the EU to create a new mission to avoid a security vacuum in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL leaves.
- The proposed EU force would help Lebanon’s military and support Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, continues attacks across the border into northern Israel.
- Israel currently controls some areas in southern Lebanon due to ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
- There are ongoing US-backed peace talks between Lebanon and Israel to reduce hostilities.
- Lebanon has agreed to the idea of an EU-led mission to support security in the region.
- The new EU mission would likely focus on training and support, not direct peacekeeping on the ground like UNIFIL.
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