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Military● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 6:14 AM

Middle East live: Paris talks aim to bolster Lebanese army as end of UN mission looms

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Middle East

European and Arab military chiefs meet in Paris on Thursday to discuss steps to bolster Lebanon's struggling armed forces as the mandate of a United Nations peacekeeping mission expires at the end of the year, amid fears of a renewed Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon. Follow our live coverage for updates from the Middle East.

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