France mourns Unifil soldier as Lebanese security questions haunt withdrawal | The National
A French peacekeeper's death in Lebanon adds to instability as the UN mission (Unifil) prepares to withdraw 7,500 troops by year's end-a move pushed by the US and Israel. This raises big questions about future security along the border, where Unifil has monitored the Blue Line for over 40 years. Behind the scenes, diplomats are working on plans for what comes next, with France leading talks to help Lebanon assume full sovereignty. Meanwhile, recent escalations, destroyed bridges, and political challenges make any transition extremely complicated. The withdrawal itself is now logistically difficult, and the future of peacekeeping in the region looks uncertain.
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