News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

On March 8, 2023, UNIFIL celebrated International Women’s Day with a two-part event. The day started with the "Run for Women's Empowerment," a 4-kilometer race featuring women and men, both military and civilian. This was followed by a cake cutting ceremony and a cultural celebration showcasing a…

Lebanon is well-known for its history and passion for coffee, so when a tea plantation comes into this equation, it does make you wonder. But then again, entrepreneurship and experimentation are also well-known aspects of Lebanese history and character. It was this forward-looking spirit that led…

Marking the 45 th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro reflected on the mission’s origins and his hope, one day, for a lasting peace in the region. Speaking to an audience gathered at UNIFIL…

Major General Aroldo Lázaro, Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), chaired a regular Tripartite meeting at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura today. In the context of recent events along the Blue Line, Major General Lázaro urged the parties to…

As the world marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4, UNIFIL peacekeepers continue the crucial work of clearing large swathes of south Lebanese lands of deadly mines. This year's theme, "Mine Action Cannot Wait," highlights the urgent need to address…

This afternoon there were multiple rocket launches from southern Lebanon toward Israel. The IDF informed UNIFIL that it had activated its Iron Dome defense system in response. Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro is in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue…

Early this morning, the IDF informed UNIFIL that they will begin a response to yesterday’s rocket launches. Immediately after, UNIFIL personnel heard loud explosions around the city of Tyre. UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, is speaking with authorities on…

On April 25, the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) demonstrated their full range of capabilities in Maritime Interdiction Operations with support from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force (MTF). The event was attended by the LAF-Navy Commander Colonel Haitham…

On 24 April 2023, the 27th contingent of peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea held a completion ceremony for its Taekwondo classes in Abbassiyah and Burgholiyah, south Lebanon. The ceremony was attended by senior Korean peacekeepers, including the Battalion Chief of Staff, as well as the Mayor of…

UNIFIL marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers and the 75 th anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping today, alongside members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, security services, political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and UN officials. Head of Mission and Force…

UNIFIL's Ghanaian peacekeepers have been actively providing much-needed dental services to the communities within their area of operations. The peacekeepers aim to help relieve dental issues suffered by the local population and prevent tooth and gum disease from happening in the first place. Their…