Qatar pushes joint energy projects with Lebanon; Beirut seeks new intl force to replace UNIFIL

Qatar is seeking to activate joint energy projects with Lebanon, signaling Gulf investment interest amid Lebanon's ongoing crisis. Concurrently, Lebanon's foreign minister called for an international force to replace UNIFIL after its mandate ends, reflecting shifting security arrangements and potential Israeli withdrawal demands. The dual moves suggest a realignment of regional diplomatic and security dynamics, though specifics on project scope and force composition remain unclear.