Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end

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As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed, leaving the country facing uncertainty. A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army but will not replace UN peacekeepers. In Gaza, the World Food Programme says it is forced to cut aid for thousands in the enclave due to less funding, and families fear losing their last lifeline.

Why it matters：The peacekeeping drawdown removes a buffer on the Israel-Lebanon border while humanitarian aid cuts deepen Gaza's crisis.

Key points

  • UNIFIL is preparing to withdraw from Lebanon
  • An EU mission will not replace UN peacekeepers
  • WFP cut Gaza aid over funding shortages

Sources (original reporting)

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