Peacekeepers Run to Help School Children
Since 2007, UNIFIL has implemented countless projects in support of South Lebanon’s population. These civil-military and quick-impact projects are mainly financed by UNIFIL or by troop-contributing countries. However, a…
Solar is Hot Because it’s Needed, Not Because it’s Trendy
Is Lebanon turning to solar power faster than other nations? Probably not but considering Lebanese citizens regularly depend on fuel-powered generators to power their homes, the recent turn to solar is more than noticeable…
Open Day on Women, Peace, and Security – A Yearly Commitment
On 11 November, UNIFIL officials met with dozens of women from South Lebanon to listen and discuss ways forward to support women of the south. This was part of the Global Open Days on Women, Peace, and Security organized by…
UNIFIL Head Urges Proactive Action and Accountability to Maintain Stability along the Blue Line
Chairing a regular Tripartite meeting at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura today, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro congratulated Lebanese and Israeli army representatives on the recent and…
Helping Stop the Spread of Cholera
On 5 October 2022, the first cholera case in nearly three decades was confirmed in Lebanon. Since then, over 1400 suspected cases, including 17 deaths, have been reported across the country, according to the World Health…
The Black Belts of the Lebanese Armed Forces
Who knew that the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) have eight black belt Taekwondo athletes! In Korean, a Taekwondo practitioner is called Taekwondoin, and these eight Taekwondoins recently asked UNIFIL’s Republic of Korea…
Special Measures for the Lebanese Armed Forces
UNIFIL recently delivered food for 30,000 meals, 40,000 liters of diesel fuel, and 72 kg worth of medical supplies to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in South Lebanon. It is certainly unusual for a peacekeeping…
Why This Maritime Command Handover is Crucial
Rear Admiral Michael Busse of the German Navy and Commander of UNIFL’s Maritime Task Force met recently with Deputy Commander in Chief Asaad Abdallah of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Navy to initiate the provisional hand…
A Solar Array for a Hospital
Solar power can be an invaluable source of free power for households, community facilities and municipal buildings. When a hospital is outfitted with solar power, this renewable source of electricity takes on an even higher…
Empowering Fishermen’s Wives
Issam Jheir, a fisherman from Naqoura village in South Lebanon tells us about the hardships the fishing profession has been facing during the last few years. Being a fisherman for more than 25 years, Issam remembers the good…
UNIFIL statement on incident in Al-Aqbieh
Last night a peacekeeper was killed and three others were injured in an incident in Al-Aqbieh, just outside UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon. We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues…
Statement by UNIFIL HoM/FC on the visit of Caretaker Prime Minister Miqati (16 December 2022)
I want to thank Prime Minister Miqati for his visit today and for the strong solidarity he has shown UNIFIL and its peacekeepers. It is much appreciated. I want to thank the Lebanese government and authorities, who have been…