News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

On February 8, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: "Today’s government formation heralds a new and brighter chapter for Lebanon. The UN looks forward to working with the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to advance key reforms and consolidate security and stability…

This evening’s attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Beirut Airport is unacceptable. Such an act of violence threatens the safety of United Nations staff who work tirelessly to maintain stability in Lebanon, sometimes at great personal risk. The United Nations remains committed to working with the Lebanese…

This evening’s attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Beirut Airport is unacceptable. Such an act of violence threatens the safety of United Nations staff who work tirelessly to maintain stability in Lebanon, sometimes at great personal risk. The United Nations remains committed to working with the Lebanese…

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack on a UNIFIL convoy near Rafik Hariri International Airport, Beirut, on 14 February, in which several peacekeepers were injured by a group of protestors on the main road to the airport. A UNIFIL vehicle was also set ablaze. Such attacks are…

This week, following the formation of a new Lebanese Government on 8 February, Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, accompanied by Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, held a round of meetings with Lebanese officials to discuss…

Today marks the end of the period set for the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces south of the Blue Line and the parallel Lebanese Armed Forces deployment to positions in southern Lebanon, as envisaged by the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024. Another delay in this…

This week, hosted by the Lebanese American University in Beirut, Special Coordinator Hennis-Plasschaert met with a group of students from the Department of Political and International Studies. Discussions focused on the importance of fostering peace and stability in Lebanon, the critical role of…

On February 26, 2025, UNSCOL posted the following on its account on X platform: The UN in Lebanon congratulates Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his government on earning Parliament’s vote of confidence tonight. We look forward to a new phase of Lebanese unity, which we hope will entail the…

The Secretary-General met with H.E. General Joseph Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon. They discussed the latest developments in Lebanon, the situation in the region and the importance of the full implementation of Security Council resolutions, including Security Council Resolution 1701…

Today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials. Discussions will focus on the Cessation of Hostilities Understanding of 26 November 2024, as well as the implementation of United Nations…

“Cautious optimism, Madam President, is the flavour of the day.” These were the words of the Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, who briefed the United Nations Security Council on the implementation of resolution 1701 this morning. She used them to synopsize the recent…

Today’s exchange of fire across the Blue Line, the second such incident in less than a week, is deeply concerning. This is a critical period for Lebanon and the wider region. Any exchange of fire is one too many. A return to wider conflict in Lebanon would be devastating for civilians on both sides…