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.
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
The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists
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.
Israel behind 'main violations' of Lebanon ceasefire, UNIFIL spokesperson claims - BBC
UNIFIL troops said that while Israeli drones are constantly flying in the area, UNIFIL personnel have not seen any Hezbollah affiliates.
