Lebanon: UNIFIL withdrawal at the heart of Paris talks
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Paris to discuss Lebanon’s security and support for its army. The talks focused on preventing security issues after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) plans to leave by the end of 2026, amid ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.Key Facts
- President Macron hosted Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Jordan’s King Abdullah II for security talks in Paris.
- The meeting addressed Lebanon’s security situation and how to support the Lebanese army.
- UNIFIL, a UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, plans to withdraw by the end of 2026.
- There are concerns about who will maintain security at the Lebanon-Israel border after UNIFIL leaves.
- Israeli military strikes continue in southern Lebanon, raising regional tensions.
- France is actively working to avoid a security gap following UNIFIL’s departure.
- The talks aimed to ensure international support continues for Lebanon’s stability.
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