BBC NEWS | Europe
"Mixed UN commitments from Europe
French marines, not part of UNIFIL, helping unload humanitarian aid at Sidon, Lebanon, on Aug 17, 2006.
France wants a clearer mandate for the expanded UN force
European governments are mixed in their support for an enhanced United Nations mission in Lebanon.
The Italian government has agreed to send troops - possibly as many as 3,000.
France has been defending its decision to offer only 200 more troops, saying it wants a clearer mandate.
Germany has ruled out sending ground troops but has said a naval group to patrol the coast might be possible.
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