Lebanon, France, Jordan Leaders Meet in Paris to Address Military Support and Post-UNIFIL Plans
Lebanese, French, and Jordanian leaders meet in Paris to boost military support and plan for post-UNIFIL operations amid rising tensions.
POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II will convene in Paris on Thursday to address the challenges facing Lebanon’s military and explore options for a new international mission following the expiration of the U.N. peacekeeping force UNIFIL.
The meeting comes as regional and global leaders seek to stabilize southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces have occupied large areas and Hezbollah remains active despite calls for disarmament. The discussion will focus on securing financial backing for the Lebanese Armed Forces and planning for a potential successor mission after UNIFIL’s mandate ends at year’s end.
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Earlier this year, a donor conference aimed at supporting the underfunded military was postponed due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. France and Italy are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission outside a U.N. framework, with around 10 EU nations considering advisory and training roles. Meanwhile, the Lebanese government faces pressure to strengthen its military and address internal divisions that could risk further instability.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
