EU Looking at Options for Boosting Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces, Document Says
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
The European Union is exploring ways to strengthen Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces to allow the Lebanese army to concentrate on disarming Hezbollah, according to an EU diplomatic document. The EU plans consultations with Lebanese authorities and a scoping mission in early 2026 to assess potential assistance focusing on advice, training, and capacity-building. This initiative aims to support the gradual transfer of internal security responsibilities from the Lebanese Armed Forces to the Internal Security Forces, without assuming tasks of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, whose mandate ends in 2026. A meeting between senior EU and Lebanese officials is scheduled for December 15, 2025, ahead of an expected UN transition plan addressing risks of UNIFIL’s withdrawal.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7
"And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes."
Commentary:
Our Lord instructed His disciples to expect the unfolding of conflict and tension among nations, cautioning them to maintain sober readiness rather than fear. These words call us to unwavering spiritual vigilance, knowing that such events do not surprise the Lord and that our hope remains anchored in His sovereignty. In these times, may we remain steadfast in faith, discerning the spiritual hour, and drawing near to Christ.
Trend:
Growing international engagement in regional conflicts reflects the persistent reality of wars and rumors of wars foretold by Scripture, reminding believers to remain alert and steadfast.
Tags: War, Lebanon, Israel, European Union, Lebanese Government, Hezbollah, Agreement, Alliance, Training, Algemeiner
Source Excerpt:
Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, to review the army’s operations in the southern Litani sector, in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, Nov. 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Aziz Taher The European Union is studying options for strengthening Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the terrorist group Hezbollah, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. A 2024 truce between Lebanon and Israel remains fragile, with Israel carrying out regular strikes on Lebanese territory that it says are targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah’s efforts to rearm. The document, produced by the EU’s diplomatic arm and circulated to the 27 member states, said it would pursue consultations with Lebanese authorities and that a scoping mission would take place in early 2026 on possible new assistance for the country’s Internal Security Forces. EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” the paper said, adding that the bloc would not take over the tasks of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), whose mandate is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expec...
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Source: Algemeiner
Posted on 12-08-2025 17:35