Macron: France and Italy seek coalition to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon

Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni announced their intention to form a multinational "alliance" to support Lebanon's sovereignty after the UNIFIL mission ends in December. The goal is to prevent Lebanese territory from being used as a base for regional escalation and to strengthen the capabilities of Lebanon's armed forces. France and Italy are among the largest contributors to UNIFIL, which includes approximately 7,500 soldiers from 50 countries in southern Lebanon.

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