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EU to launch Lebanon army training mission, not replace UNIFIL

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 8:02 PM UTC · How we work

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the EU will launch a training mission for Lebanon's army.
The EU mission will not replace UNIFIL peacekeepers.
UN Security Council voted to end UNIFIL's mandate on December 31, 2026.
EU announced 505 million euros aid to Lebanon through 2027, completing a €1 billion package.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon counts on EU support after UNIFIL ends.

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the EU will launch a training mission for Lebanon's army.
The EU mission will not replace UNIFIL peacekeepers.
UN Security Council voted to end UNIFIL's mandate on December 31, 2026.
EU announced 505 million euros aid to Lebanon through 2027, completing a €1 billion package.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon counts on EU support after UNIFIL ends.