UNIFIL

UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out

UNIFIL head Major General Diodato Abagnara said UNIFIL was already working with the UN’s country team to ensure humanitarian assistance in areas where the peacekeeping force will withdraw from.

Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.
Jordan's King Abdullah welcomes Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun at Marka military airport, in Amman, Jordan, June 10, 2025.

What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer

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.

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

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IDF: Here's how Hezbollah rockets fell short and hit a UNIFIL base

According to the IDF assessment, the rockets were fired from the area of Deir Aames, one of many fired by Hezbollah in a barrage launched at Israel at 09:50 this morning.

 IDF graphic showing how a Hezbollah rocket fell short hitting a UNIFIL base, November 19, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 407?

Katz meets with top hostage recovery officials • One wounded by rocket shrapnel • Drone almost hits Rehovot

IDF artillery operates in southern Lebanon. November 17, 2024.

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.