Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned of a potential vacuum as the UNIFIL mandate nears its December 31, 2026, end date, with the Lebanese government seeking an extension or replacement force. The withdrawal of the 7,565 peacekeepers from southern Lebanon, who have monitored the Blue Line since 1978 and supported Resolution 1701 since 2006, raises concerns about tracking violations amid ongoing Israeli military operations and Hezbollah's continued presence.

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As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.

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