UNIFIL

Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity

Despite Aoun’s support for the UN peacekeeping forces, UNIFIL has long been criticized for failing to take action against Hezbollah’s military buildup in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.
An Israeli military vehicle displaying an Israeli flag in southern Lebanon. August 16, 2026.

Israeli flags on Lebanon highway violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says

People gather on a crowded beach in Gaza City in July.

Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion

A member of the Lebanese army sits on a military vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-mediated plan, in southern Lebanon, July 26, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome


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

Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts - analysis

Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.

 Smoke billows over Nahariya after Israeli anti-air defence systems operate, as they intercept rockets fired from south of Lebanon to Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel, October 28, 2024.

Italy admits rockets that hit UN forces were from Hezbollah, not Israel

Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.

 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: 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