Aoun in Rome on UNIFIL's future
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is conducting visits to Rome to discuss the future of the international forces in South Lebanon after the UNIFIL mission concludes at the end of 2026. Lebanon aims to extend the UNIFIL mandate to support regional stability, despite Israeli opposition. The upcoming discussions in Rome, including a meeting with the Pope, will explore alternative options if the extension is not approved, such as deploying international forces alongside the Lebanese army. Reports indicate that countries like France, Italy, and Spain are willing to contribute troops to maintain stability and prevent an security vacuum in the south. Additionally, negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by the United States, have focused on ending the recent conflict, and dialogue has resumed over disarming Hezbollah and the future of the occupied territories. Lebanon seeks to maintain an international presence in the south to prevent renewed clashes, amid fears that an security vacuum could threaten regional stability.
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