Lebanon faces uncertainty as UNIFIL mandate nears end
As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed.
DW reports: As UN peacekeeping forces prepare to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel remains present and Hezbollah is still armed.
A new EU support mission aims to strengthen Lebanon's army, but will not replace UN peacekeepers.
This world story centres on Lebanon. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UNIFIL, UN and Israel.
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