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EU's costa backs lebanon's decision to end hezbollah military activities
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 2, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 2, 2026
Quick Summary
EU Council President António Costa welcomed Lebanon’s landmark decision to curtail Hezbollah’s military role and urged renewed Israel–Lebanon security coordination, while also reinforcing EU support for Cyprus after a drone strike linked to Hezbollah and thanking Greece for its military backing.
EU Supports Lebanon's Decision to End Hezbollah Military Operations and Enhance Security
European Council President's Statements on Lebanon and Regional Security
Support for Lebanon's Actions Against Hezbollah
BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday he welcomed the Lebanese government's decision to end Hezbollah's military activities and its demand that those responsible for firing at Israel be brought to justice.
Call for Security Coordination Between Israel and Lebanon
"It is now important for Israel and Lebanon to resume security coordination, so the Lebanese Armed Forces can disarm Hezbollah and ensure the security of all Lebanese people," Costa said in a post on X, after he spoke with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun.
EU's Response to Regional Incidents
Support for Cyprus After Drone Attack
In a separate post, Costa said he spoke to Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the European Union's support after an Iranian Shahed drone, most likely fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah, hit a British military base on the island.
Greek Military Assistance to Cyprus
Costa also expressed "appreciation" to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for the Greek military support provided to Cyprus.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Alex Richardson and Paul Simao)
Key Takeaways
- •Costa praised Lebanon’s move to end Hezbollah’s military activities and to hold accountable those who attacked Israel—signaling escalating government efforts to reassert state authority. (Reuters, today) (theguardian.com)
- •He emphasized the importance of resuming Israel–Lebanon security coordination so the Lebanese Armed Forces can disarm Hezbollah and protect Lebanese citizens. (Reuters, today) (theguardian.com)
- •Costa also conveyed EU solidarity with Cyprus after a drone strike—likely by Hezbollah targeting a British military base—and expressed gratitude to Greece for military support to Cyprus. (Reuters, today) (theguardian.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about EU's Costa backs Lebanon's decision to end Hezbollah military activities
1What decision did the Lebanese government make regarding Hezbollah?
The Lebanese government decided to end Hezbollah's military activities and to demand accountability for attacks on Israel.
2What was Antonio Costa's response to Lebanon's decision?
European Council President Antonio Costa welcomed the decision and called for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah.
3Why is security coordination between Israel and Lebanon important?
Security coordination is seen as vital for the Lebanese Armed Forces to disarm Hezbollah and ensure the security of all Lebanese people.
4How did the EU show support to Cyprus after the drone attack?
Costa spoke with Cyprus' President to convey EU support after an Iranian drone, likely fired by Hezbollah, hit a British base on the island.
5What role did Greece play in the Cyprus incident?
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was appreciated for providing Greek military support to Cyprus following the incident.
