Lebanon

France and Italy Aim to Form Alliance to Replace UNIFIL in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and Italy are seeking to establish a multinational alliance to succeed the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

·June 25, 2026 at 8:51 PM·1 min read

France and Italy Aim to Form Alliance to Replace UNIFIL in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France and Italy are working towards creating a multinational coalition to replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Following discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Macron stated that the two countries "intend to launch a post-UNIFIL alliance, in coordination with the European Union and the United Nations, with the aim of strengthening Lebanon's sovereignty and the sovereignty of its armed forces."