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Israel Online · Oct 1, 2026

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Lebanon Wants International Force to Remain in South as UNIFIL Departure Nears Lebanon is seeking continued international military presence in the south, warning that UNIFIL’s departure would create a “security vacuum.” But during UNIFIL’s presence, Hezbollah built up its military capabilities, accumulated weapons and constructed extensive infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Critics argue that replacing UNIFIL with another international force risks repeating the same failures, and that responsibility for preventing Hezbollah’s military activity should ultimately rest with the Lebanese government and army.

*Lebanon Wants International Force to Remain in South as UNIFIL Departure Nears* Lebanon is seeking continued international military presence in the south, warning that UNIFIL’s departure would create a “security vacuum.” But during UNIFIL’s presence, Hezbollah built up its military capabilities, accumulated weapons and constructed extensive infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Critics argue that replacing UNIFIL with another international force risks repeating the same failures, and that responsibility for preventing Hezbollah’s military activity should ultimately rest with the Lebanese government and army.

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