UNIFIL

Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension

UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon is expected to expire at the end of the year under a UN Security Council resolution, after years of operating to monitor the implementation of Resolution 1701.

Peacekeepers from a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy monitor for drones along the coastal road to Naqoura, southern Lebanon, September 11, 2026.
The Rest House became a microcosm of Tyre itself.

The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists

European Commission High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas speaks to the media at Druids Glen during an informal meeting of EU defence ministers (FAC Defence) at Wicklow, south of Dublin, Ireland, on September 1, 2026.

More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.

Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity


UNIFIL says peacekeepers fired at 40 times during patrol of southern Lebanon

UNIFIL called the incident "yet another stark reminder" of the dangers that its peacekeepers face in Lebanon.

A UNIFIL peacekeeper preparing for a patrol along the Blue Line in Labounieh, south Lebanon, April 8 20

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 406?

Around 10 rockets cross from Lebanon toward Haifa Bay area • IDF raids underground Hezbollah weapons cache

 A synagogue in the Haifa Carmel area that was hit by a Hezbollah rocket, November 16, 2024.

Italy protests to Israel over unexploded shell hitting Italian base in Lebanon

The Italian statement said Gideon Sa'ar had "guaranteed an immediate investigation" into the shell incident.

Israel and Italy flags

UN to bolster UNIFIL for post-truce support in Lebanon, peacekeeping chief says

Following a truce, UNIFIL's capacities could be expanded to include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah training center near UNIFIL post, counters UN claim of operating within post

The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.

 The UNIFIL United Nations peacekeepers' vehicles drive on a road amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in the town of Qlayaa, southern Lebanon October 18, 2024.

UN peacekeepers say Israel's destruction of their property breaches international law

UNIFIL claims Israel's actions in southern Lebanon violate international law, escalating tensions.

 The UNIFIL United Nations peacekeepers' vehicles drive on a road amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in the town of Qlayaa, southern Lebanon October 18, 2024.

Suspected pro-Israel bot network targets Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Irish Military intelligence has detected a surge in bot accounts spreading false claims about peacekeepers' alleged ties to Hezbollah.

 An Irish peacekeeper sits inside a UN peacekeepers' vehicle during a Reuters' visit at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed, near Maroun al-Ras village close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon Novemb

Israeli, Italian military chiefs discuss Hezbollah, UNIFIL security in Lebanon

Halevi expressed his appreciation for the ties between the Israeli and Italian militaries and emphasized that the IDF will continue to deepen professional relations with the Italian army.

 IDF chief Herzi Halevi meets with Italian defense chief, General Luciano Portolano. October 30, 2024.

Eight Austrian UNIFIL troops wounded in rocket attack, IDF, UNIFIL, say Hezbollah responsible

UNIFIL later confirmed that a rocket that hit its headquarters in Naqoura was fired from the north, likely by Hezbollah.

Lebanese army soldier stands near UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles in Marjayoun, October 29, 2024

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a joint press conference during the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, US, August 6, 2024.