Germany repeatedly calls for the European Union to station a military force in Lebanon to supplant the current United Nations peacekeepers. The move comes after latest Israeli airstrikes with UAVs and artillery targeted southern Lebanon. Israel also faced pressure from the U.S. to withdraw forces from Syria and Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel’s defence minister met with the U.S. defence secretary about Iranian operations. The proposal follows rising regional tensions after cross‑border strikes between Israel and Hezbollah‑linked groups.