Lebanon and France discuss post-UNIFIL arrangements ahead of mandate expiry

One source focused on the content of the Salam-Barrot meeting and international arrangements and support for the Lebanese army, another on the visit's political messages regarding the post-UNIFIL phase and the weapons monopoly, and a third on diplomatic stalemate, disagreement over the verification mechanism and fears of a vacuum.

• Anadolu Ajansı It led with the discussion between Salam and Barrot on "international arrangements" for the post-UNIFIL phase, highlighted the emphasis on avoiding a security vacuum and maintaining international monitoring, France's readiness to support the Lebanese army and Lebanon's sovereignty, and set the mandate's end at 31 December 2026.
• aljadeed It focused on the messages of Barrot's visit to Lebanon, identifying two main themes: the post-UNIFIL phase and the weapons monopoly file, without elaborating on the details of the meeting.
• التلفزيون العربي It presented the visit in the context of diplomatic stalemate, disagreement over direct military coordination and the verification mechanism, and the lack of a decision on continuing the international presence; it cited Lebanese sources on pressure on border village residents and aid delivery, and concluded the visit brought no signs of a breakthrough.