A European diplomat told Saudi-owned channel Al-Hadath that Europe is preparing a concrete role in Lebanon following the ceasefire, including efforts toward ending the UNIFIL mission and implementing a €100 million support plan for the Lebanese army. The diplomat said Europe is working on a support program for the Lebanese army worth €100 million.
A European diplomat told Saudi-owned news channel Al-Hadath that Europe is gearing up for a concrete operational role in Lebanon now that a ceasefire is in place. The diplomat said Europe is working toward ending the UNIFIL mission and is advancing a €100 million support package for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
This marks the clearest public signal yet of European planning for post-conflict Lebanon, beyond the humanitarian aid track. The statement aligns with earlier reports of shifting diplomatic dynamics in the region. As The Zioneer reported on Monday, Lebanese sources noted a halt in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, and the IDF has been reducing operations in recent days, pending political directives.
The diplomat did not provide a timeline for the UNIFIL drawdown or the army support plan. The remarks have not been formally confirmed by European foreign ministries or by the office of the UNIFIL command.
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