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Europe maintains UNIFIL presence in southern Lebanon
The European Union's Foreign Policy Chief, Khaya Calais, confirmed that the EU supports extending the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is set to conclude on December 31, 2026. UNIFIL has been deployed since 1978 and comprises approximately 7,500 troops from about fifty countries, with the aim of maintaining security in the region. Despite its presence, conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah, supported by Iran, have continued, especially after recent escalations in military operations. Lebanon demands Israel to withdraw from areas it has encroached upon in southern Lebanon, but Israel considers these areas to be security zones and partially occupies them. Efforts at understanding between the parties have so far failed to achieve significant progress. Extending UNIFIL’s mission is crucial to prevent a security vacuum that could threaten regional stability, particularly given the current absence of an international force ready to monitor compliance with agreements.
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