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Italy Commits to Military Support in Southern Lebanon

12/22/2025

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Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy will keep a military presence in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL withdraws in December 2026 to back the Lebanese Army.
Crosetto emphasized that other European countries may follow Italy's lead in stabilizing the region.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed Italy's support for security along the southern border.
The United Nations Security Council extended UNIFIL's mandate for the final time, enabling a year-long drawdown before withdrawal.

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Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said Italy will keep a military presence in southern Lebanon after UNIFIL withdraws in December 2026 to back the Lebanese Army.
Crosetto emphasized that other European countries may follow Italy's lead in stabilizing the region.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed Italy's support for security along the southern border.
The United Nations Security Council extended UNIFIL's mandate for the final time, enabling a year-long drawdown before withdrawal.