UNIFIL

Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion

Resolution 1701 promised many of the same objectives we are hearing today: the Lebanese government would exercise sovereignty over its territory, etc. On paper, it sounded convincing.

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026.
Members of the Lebanese army stand guard next to an armoured personnel carrier, as people make their way back to their homes, following a peace deal between the United States and Iran, in Bir Al-Salasil, Tyre district, southern Lebanon, June 15, 2026.

EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows

PAKISTAN'S PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani stand prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and members of the Lebanese army, pictured in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

UN fails to condemn Hezbollah in statement on peacekeeper's death, Israeli ambassador says


'We were completely at Hezbollah's mercy,' former UN peacekeeper says

UNIFIL forces were heavily restricted by Hezbollah, and little was done when they reported violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

 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.

UNIFIL denies Hezbollah terrorists paid members to use their bases

A UNIFIL spokesperson said that the organization would investigate any allegation supported by credible evidence.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon. October 11, 2024.

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UNIFIL’s future questionable as Israel criticizes its role in Lebanon conflict - opinion

UNIFIL must adapt its strategy if it is going to have a role in the current conflict with Hezbollah.

 UNIFIL vehicles drive in the southern Lebanese town of Qlayaa, near the border with Israel, last Saturday.

‘Hezbollah’s best friend’: WSJ editorial slams UNIFIL for focusing energy on Israel, not terrorism

Noting that UNIFIL “had one job: Keep armed terrorists out of southern Lebanon,” the editorial board attributed the new expansion of the war to UNIFIL’s failure to fulfil its duty. 

 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.

UNIFIL has vital role, mission must be strengthened, Italy says

Italy's defense minister emphasizes the need to strengthen the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah and Israel.

 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.

German warship shot down drone off Lebanon, defense ministry says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the UN to withdraw its troops and called allegations that Israel is deliberating targeting the peacekeepers "completely false."

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 377?

Sinwar, mastermind behind the October 7 massacre, killed in Gaza • No hostages present in area of strike, IDF says

 IDF soldiers evacuate the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after a strike in Gaza, October 17, 2024

UNIFIL says Israeli tank fired at peacekeepers watchtower in Lebanon

A spokesman for the organization also explained around the same time why UNIFIL is not evacuating from southern Lebanon.

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

UN mission in Lebanon needs different rules of engagement, Italy says

The countries, including Spain, Italy and France, contribute more than a third of some 10,000 troops to UNIFIL and the recent incidents have alarmed European governments.

 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.