EU Eyes 10+ Countries to Back Lebanon Security Mission

EU foreign policy chief announced that more than ten European Union member states are prepared to contribute to a new mission in Lebanon. The initiative aims to strengthen the Lebanese Internal Security Forces, thereby freeing the national army to concentrate on disarming the Hezbollah organization. By bolstering internal security, the mission seeks to reduce the army’s operational burden and enhance Lebanon’s overall stability. The EU’s willingness to mobilize multiple member states signals a coordinated effort to address the security gap left by the army’s focus on countering Hezbollah’s armed presence.