France considers post-Unifil security force for southern Lebanon, envoy says
The National · 6 Jun 2026

France considers post-Unifil security force for southern Lebanon, envoy says

France is considering alternatives to the peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, including measures that may not involve the UN, special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian said. In an interview in Beirut, Mr Le Drian, said France “is ready” to help Lebanon with security in the south after the planned withdra


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France is exploring options for a new security force in southern Lebanon, potentially independent of the UN. This move comes as the country prepares for the withdrawal of the current peacekeeping mission.


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