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flag U.S. plans to end UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by August, facing opposition from European allies.

flag The Trump administration plans to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL, by August, arguing it is ineffective and costly. flag However, European allies, especially France and Italy, oppose this, warning that ending UNIFIL could create a security vacuum exploited by Hezbollah. flag UNIFIL, established in 1978 to oversee Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, faces a mandate renewal vote in August by the UN Security Council. flag Europe seeks a one-year extension followed by a six-month wind-down period, but the US resists setting a firm end date.

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