The European Union has announced a €12.5 million project, implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon following the 13-month conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
EU Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele (L), LAF Commander General Rodolph Haykal and UNDP Resident Representative in Lebanon Ms. Blerta Aliko © LAF
The European Union has announced a €12.5 million project, implemented by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in rebuilding efforts in southern Lebanon following the 13-month conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
The initiative aims to assist the LAF in clearing rubble and unexploded ordnance, restoring key infrastructure like water systems and health centers, and reinforcing ties with local communities.
At the launch event in Yarzeh, LAF Commander General Rodolphe Haykal described the project as “a critical milestone,” strengthening the army’s role in ensuring national security and enforcing UN Resolution 1701.
EU Ambassador Sandra De Waele reaffirmed the EU’s long-standing partnership with Lebanon and its commitment to peace and stability, noting that EU support to conflict-affected areas exceeds $600 million.
UNDP’s Blerta Aliko emphasized the importance of stability for lasting peace and inclusive development. The initiative is part of a May 2025 agreement between the Lebanese Ministry of Defense, UNDP, and UNSCOL to coordinate international aid to the LAF.
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