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UNIFIL is very concerned over the surge of violence occurring across the Blue Line right now. This escalation has caused a high number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. It is imperative that this escalation cease immediately. We urge all sides to put down their weapons…

This morning, three OGL (UNTSO) military observers and one Lebanese language assistant on a foot patrol along the Blue Line were injured when an explosion occurred near their location. They have now been evacuated for medical treatment. OGL (UNTSO) observers support UNIFIL in implementing our…

It is six months since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line began, and continue unabated, taking a heavy toll on both sides. The lives of thousands of people have been profoundly affected. Tens of civilians have tragically lost their lives while many more have lost their homes, their…

Ramadan should be a time of peace and reflection, but the current situation along the Blue Line has deeply affected these notions. For the end of Ramadan, on the occasion of Eid El Fitr, UNIFIL calls for a return to the cessation of hostilities, and a move towards a permanent ceasefire and a long…

As part of UNIFIL’s efforts to enhance capacity of local emergency workers in south Lebanon, the mission’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) unit recently conducted first aid training for firefighters of the Frun fire station and donated basic first aid kits. This comes in the wake of…

Meeting mayors and religious authorities from seven municipalities of south-eastern Lebanon yesterday, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro thanked attendees for their continued support for peacekeepers and reassured them of the mission’s continued assistance…

Peacekeeping amidst daily exchanges of fire – sometimes receiving direct hits – can be a formidable undertaking. But Ghanaian peacekeepers are among UNIFIL’s more than 10,000 women and men in uniform who continue to keep the UN flag flying high by operating in an area that’s one of the most affected…

UNIFIL support to the Lebanese Civil Defense in the south of the country continued last week with the mission’s French peacekeepers training with Civil Defense firefighters of Tyre. The head of Civil Defense Centre of Tyre, Ali Safieddine, said the training is important especially for new recruits…

Humanitarian UN Agencies, international and national NGOs and UNIFIL met to improve communication and situational awareness among humanitarian organizations operating in UNIFIL’s eastern sector of its area of operations. The meeting brought together three UN agencies ( OCHA, UNHCR, and WFP), seven…

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro led a memorial ceremony in the tarmac of the Beirut international airport today to pay last respects to a Malaysian peacekeeper, who died of medical reasons over the weekend in her base in Maarakeh, south Lebanon. Joined by…

UNIFIL today marked the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, an annual event to honour the commitment and sacrifice of women and men serving for peace around the world. On this day, UNIFIL normally hosts a gathering of peacekeepers; national, local, and religious officials; and members…

As communities in Lebanon and around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha, the UN family reiterates its call for all actors along the Blue Line to put down their weapons and commit to a path of peace. Since October, we have seen too many lives lost, families uprooted, and neighbourhoods destroyed. We are…