UNIFIL

Latest news

Diplomats from 38 countries show solidarity with UNIFIL, visit the Blue Line

In a show of solidarity with UNIFIL’s work in south Lebanon, Ambassadors and representatives of dozens of countries contributing troops to UNIFIL as well as Member States of UN Security Council visited the UN peacekeeping mission’s headquarters and the Blue Line today.

29 Apr 2025

UNIFIL and Lebanese Army resume patrolling together along Blue Line

With the Lebanese Army gradually redeploying with UNIFIL support across south Lebanon, the two forces have resumed vehicle patrols together along the Blue Line after more than six months.

17 Apr 2025

Making south Lebanon safer: UNIFIL's efforts in UXO clearance

16 Apr 2025

Over 150 peacekeepers donate blood

UNIFIL’s Sector West Command teamed up with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) last week in a blood donation campaign in which more than 150 UNIFIL peacekeepers participated.

17 Mar 2025

UNIFIL Statement (14 May 2025)

UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday’s incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a UNIFIL position south of the village of Kfar Shouba.

10 Jun 2025

UN Secretary-General appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

04 Jun 2025

On Peacekeepers’ Day, UNIFIL emphasizes commitment to peace, despite continued tensions

In honour of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and UN officials.

29 May 2025

Peacekeepers support farmers in Sector West

Amid the continued presence and military activities of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in certain areas north of the Blue Line, UNIFIL peacekeepers in Sector West have assisted dozens of farmers, including approximately 20 in the village of Marwahin, in accessing their land and a

27 May 2025

More