EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces

Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security."Follow us on GoogleEU European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji attend a press conference, in Beirut, Lebanon, October 8, 2026.(photo credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)OCTOBER 12, 2026 14:07European Union foreign ministers on Monday adopted a decision establishing a new support mission in Lebanon aimed at advising the country's military and internal security forces.The mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in a statement, adding that "Europe is invested in Lebanon's future."The Council of the EU said the mission will have an initial mandate of three years.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google