Military leaders meet in Paris to plan post-UNIFIL arrangements
The article covers a meeting of European and Arab military leaders in Paris to discuss the Lebanese army's needs and to assess the conclusion of the UN peacekeeping mission "UNIFIL" in Lebanon, amid concerns of a potential Israeli military escalation in the south. An agreed framework was reached aiming for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces in exchange for the disarmament of Hezbollah. There is also an emphasis on the importance of evaluating military and financial needs in a donor conference expected to take place at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027. The participants also discussed scenarios for filling the possible security gap before reducing UNIFIL's troop strength, which includes around 7,500 personnel. Support for extending the mission varies, with Lebanon and France in favor, while the United States and Israel express different views.
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