UNIFIL

The Israel-Lebanon truce is a turning point - opinion

A truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon is a good start, as long as additional steps are taken to reduce its grip on the region

IDF VEHICLES drive in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, amid a 10-day ceasefire, on Sunday.
Residents of Debel in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officers, and a local priest stand next to the newly replaced Jesus statue.

Lebanese town, UNIFIL replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue with replica of crucifix smashed by soldier

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April 16, 2026.

IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire

A French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the area as displaced residents waving Hezbollah flags make their way back to their homes on a makeshift road on April 18, 2026.

Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis


Lebanon’s presidential election: Testing Hezbollah’s influence after losing to Israel - analysis

Lebanon is at a crossroads. This election offers a chance for the country to reclaim sovereignty, strengthen state institutions, and ensure significant foreign aid.

 US SPECIAL ENVOY Amos Hochstein (left) meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut.

'Flagrant violation': UNIFIL claims IDF bulldozer destroyed a barrel, watchtower

"We call on all actors to avoid any actions, including the destruction of civilian property and infrastructure, that could jeopardize the cessation of hostilities," it continued. 

 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 calls for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, claims Israeli ceasefire violations

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a US-brokered 60-day ceasefire that calls for a phased Israeli military pullout after more than a year of war.

 A Lebanese army soldier stands near UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles in Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, southern Lebanon October 29, 2024.

Is Lebanon’s government stepping up in Southern Lebanon? - analysis

“We look forward to long-term stability in the south through the army carrying out its duties in full cooperation with UNIFIL," said Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati.

 People carry Hezbollah flags at a damaged site in Beirut's southern suburbs, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Beirut, Lebanon November 27, 2024.

Lebanese army to increase deployment of soldiers to 10,000 troops in southern Lebanon

Earlier, the Lebanese Armed Forces said that it is preparing to deploy its forces to southern Lebanon, Reuters reported on Wednesday. 

 Civil defense members work as Lebanese army soldiers stand guard at the site of an Israeli strike in Beirut's Basta neighbourhood, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, Lebanon November 23, 2024.

After Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL base, Lebanon condemns attack

"Lebanon strongly condemns any attack on UNIFIL and calls on all sides to respect the safety, security of the troops and their premises," Lebanese Foreign Minister said.

 UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles drive in the Lebanese village of Wazzani near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, July 6, 2023.

UNIFIL, IDF confirm Italian soldiers wounded by Hezbollah rockets

The military noted that Friday's attacks came after Hezbollah caused damage to the UNIFIL posts in Ramyeh and Chamaa on Tuesday.

 IDF infographic illustrating the Hezbollah rocket attack that struck a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon. November 23, 2024.

Four Italian soldiers injured in strike at UNIFIL base in Lebanon, gov't sources say

Italian sources said an investigation into the facts was under way. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media that Hezbollah might be responsible for the attack.

 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.

Cost of ceasefire with Hezbollah: Senior defense official lays out terms for Lebanon truce

Israel eyes phased 60-day IDF withdrawal from Lebanon under US-backed ceasefire, with UNIFIL oversight and strict terms.

 Smoke billows over Khiam, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as pictured from Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, Lebanon October 30, 2024.

As north nears a deal, UNIFIL’s failures cry out for overhaul - analysis

As US envoy Amos Hochstein works to broker a deal for northern Israel's security, UNIFIL's role in Lebanon faces scrutiny after decades of failing to curb Hezbollah's activities.

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