### [2026-06-25](/feed/2026/06/25/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# France and Italy agree to establish a multinational coalition to support Lebanon after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon ends its mission on 31 December 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen Lebanon's armed forces and maintain international security support. 




### Sources:

1. [Xinhua](https://english.news.cn/europe/20260626/941c459c6657426c920a8c9b411fc841/c.html)

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