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UNIFIL Extension and Alternative Options
The article focuses on the future of UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese authorities are seeking to extend its mandate, which expires this year, despite opposition from the United States, which considers that the forces have not fulfilled their role effectively since 2006. The Lebanese government is now contemplating an alternative plan that involves forming an international force composed of countries like Italy, France, and Spain. This force would be independent of UNIFIL and operated with Lebanon's approval to replace it once its current missions conclude. However, this option faces opposition from Israel, which rejects any role for France or Spain in overseeing the force, complicating the possibility of establishing a new force capable of supporting the Lebanese army and ensuring stability in the south.
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