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Lebanon Debate
Paris Alerts Army Ahead of South
The Lebanese Army Support Conference will be held in Paris during the upcoming September. It is in an advanced stage of political and military preparations, with the participation of President Michel Aoun, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Jordan's King Abdullah II, along with several Arab and Western countries concerned with providing military assistance to Lebanon. The conference is expected to take place on September 16 and 17, with the Jordanian side officially confirming that a meeting with King Abdullah II will be held on September 17 during the Lebanese Army Commander’s visit. The goal of the conference is to enhance the army’s operational capabilities, especially in areas such as expanding its deployment, managing sensitive regions, border monitoring, and securing the post-UNIFIL phase after its mission ends at the end of 2026. It also aligns with the European initiative to launch a advisory and training mission focusing on border security and maritime safety, with about ten countries showing interest in participating. There is ongoing debate about the implementation of aid commitments, the conditions tied to political and security support—particularly regarding arms restrictions and border control. The true success of the conference will depend on the quality of material and logistical assistance provided and on clearly defining the tasks the army will be expected to carry out during this critical phase.
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