Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end
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UN peacekeepers are preparing to leave Lebanon as Israel remains present and Hezbollah retains its arms. A new EU mission will support Lebanon’s army but is not intended to replace UNIFIL.
As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.