French peacekeepers celebrate Assumption Day with residents of Dibil
On August 13, UNIFIL French peacekeepers organized a lively summer event in Dibil, south Lebanon. Collaborating with the Lebanon Scouts, the event included games, creative workshops, and treats, bringing joy to around 150…
Joint statement from UNIFIL and UNSCOL
In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action. A return to the cessation of hostilities, followed by the…
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Security Council renews UNIFIL’s mandate, demands full implementation of resolution 1701
The United Nations Security Council today unanimously adopted resolution 2749 (2024), extending the mission’s mandate until 31 August 2025. As daily exchanges of fire are having devastating effects on civilians on both sides…
Healing hands: How UNIFIL Korean peacekeepers helped local communities
Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj…
From students to Lebanese army personnel, UNIFIL-implemented solar projects benefit thousands in south Lebanon
Prominent among UNIFIL’s support initiatives for local communities over the last year has been the implementation of solar projects in communities across south Lebanon. UNIFIL and its troop-contributing countries implemented…
French peacekeepers conduct joint training with LAF on first aid, improvised explosive devices
UNIFIL’s French peacekeepers hosted members of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in their main base in the south Lebanese village of Dayr Kifa for joint training last week. The three-day activity saw 10 Lebanese soldiers learn…
Italian peacekeepers donate essential goods to people displaced by violence along Blue Line
From school supplies to clothes as well as hygiene products and blankets, UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers recently donated a number of essential items to the population displaced by the ongoing violence across the Blue Line. The…
UNIFIL Statement (23 September, 2024)
UNIFIL expresses grave concern for the safety of civilians in southern Lebanon amidst the most intense Israeli bombing campaign since last October. Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro, Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL, has…
Lebanon: Task Force Italair, 45 years of flight for peace
The Italian helicopter component deployed within the UNIFIL mission has marked 45 years of continuous presence in Southern Lebanon Naqoura (Lebanon), September 19, 2024. “Celebrating the history of Task Force Italair means…
UNIFIL Statement (1 October, 2024)
Yesterday, the IDF notified UNIFIL of their intention to undertake limited ground incursions into Lebanon. Despite this dangerous development, peacekeepers remain in position. We are regularly adjusting our posture and…
UNIFIL Statement (6 October, 2024)
UNIFIL is deeply concerned by recent activities by the IDF immediately adjacent to the Mission’s position 6-52, southeast of Marun ar Ras (Sector West), inside Lebanese territory. The IDF has been repeatedly informed of this…
Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro (8 October 2024)
One year since near-daily exchanges of fire commenced across the Blue Line, initiated by Hizbullah propelling rockets into Shab‘a Farms, in violation of the cessation of hostilities and Security Council resolution 1701 (2006)…