UNIFIL
EU establishes new support mission in Lebanon, advisory to military forces
The mission "will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security."
UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer
Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension
IDF targets senior Houthi leaders in Yemen, Iran 'ready' for nuclear talks after snapbacks launched
France, UK, Germany activate sanctions on Iran • UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 2026 • IDF opens new Gaza aid centers
US diplomats in Israel, Lebanon push for action on Hezbollah disarmament - analysis
In the wake of US envoy Thomas Barrack and Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus visiting Israel, Beirut may feel that the US is growing in its serious desire to see real action.
Senior Lebanese army officer aided Hezbollah to conceal killing of Irish UNIFIL soldier
The UNIFIL peacekeeper, Irish national Private Sean Rooney, was killed in December 2022 while traveling to Beirut in an armored UN vehicle.
IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.
Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred
UN Security Council starts talks on fate of peacekeeping force in Lebanon
When asked for comment on whether the US wanted to wind down UNIFIL, a State Department spokesperson said: “We don't comment on ongoing UN Security Council negotiations."
Hezbollah terrorist who killed Irish UN peacekeeper hiding in Iran to avoid death sentence - report
Lebanese authorities have failed to locate Mohammed Ayyad since he was released on bail over a year ago on medical grounds
Lebanese military tribunal sentences man to death for murder of Irish UN peacekeeper
Private Seán Rooney, a private, was murdered while driving a UN vehicle through the village of Al-Aqbiya, Lebanon, in December 2022.
UNIFIL faces harassment in Lebanon as gov’t promises ‘security’
Pro-Hezbollah activists harassing patrols may indicate a potential power vacuum in southern Lebanon if the government fails to act.
Israel, US agree to cease UNIFIL ops. in southern Lebanon
The vote on the mandate in the United States Security Council is expected to occur within a few months.
Mother of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon to sue UN - report
Sean Rooney was killed in 2022 while on a UNIFIL mission in Lebanon.