More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says

The mission intends to strengthen Lebanon's Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

European Commission High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas speaks to the media at Druids Glen during an informal meeting of EU defence ministers (FAC Defence) at Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland, on September 1, 2026.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 17:48

More than 10 European Union member states are willing to contribute resources and people to a new military and civilian mission to advise and train Lebanese forces, the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.

The mission intends to strengthen Lebanon's Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Discussion over the possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force ⁠in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026.

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More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says

The mission intends to strengthen Lebanon's Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

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More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says

The mission intends to strengthen Lebanon's Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese ​army to focus on disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

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The mission intends to strengthen Lebanon's Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the Hezbollah terrorist organization.