PoliticsEU Launches New Mission to Bolster Lebanese Army as UN Peacekeepers Prepare to Depart
The European Union has launched a new support mission for the Lebanese army and Internal Security Forces, aiming to bolster their capabilities and maritime security governance as the UN Interim Force (Unifil) prepares to withdraw. The mission, EUSM Lebanon, is part of a broader European effort to maintain stability and sovereignty in the country.
The National|October 12, 2026