United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'

The French initiative is moving forward as Macron confronts growing political, economic, and social turmoil at home.

Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army reviews the troops at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.
IDF finds rifles, rockets, explosives near UN positions in Lebanon. Image released November 8, 2026.

IDF uncovers weapons caches next to humanitarian aid boxes, near UN posts in southern Lebanon

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.

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

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


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.

UN fails to condemn Hezbollah in statement on peacekeeper's death, Israeli ambassador says

"When a UN peacekeeper dies in southern Lebanon and the Security Council still fails to explicitly condemn Hezbollah for violating Resolution 1701, it reflects a profound failure," Danon stated.

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and members of the Lebanese army, pictured in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in Hezbollah shelling in Lebanon

The UN said two other peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were wounded in the incident, one from El Salvador and the other from Spain.

 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 Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims

UNIFIL alleges that an IDF tank rammed its vehicles twice in southern Lebanon and fired warning shots nearby, raising concerns over safety and freedom of movement.

UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

Hezbollah rockets misfire at UNIFIL positions in Lebanon 165 times, IDF reveals

The IDF identified 165 Hezbollah rocket launches targeting Israel, falling near UNIFIL posts in southern Lebanon. The military continues operations against Hezbollah in the region.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

IDF investigating after UN says two peacekeepers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon

The incident is the second in 24 hours after a UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions in a southern Lebanese village.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.

UNIFIL claims IDF drones carried 'unidentified object' near peacekeepers, violating ceasefire

The peacekeeping force further noted that no injuries were reported and that the patrol was able to continue.

 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.

UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning

Meanwhile, the IDF carried out several airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL soldiers conducting operations in southern Lebanon, January 31, 2026; illustrative.

European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows

EU efforts could “focus on advice, training and capacity-building,” a document said, adding that it would not take over UNIFIL's tasks in the Levant.

Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025

IDF fears UNIFIL leaked photos, documentation of military movements to Hezbollah - Army Radio

The IDF also discovered an official UNIFIL document which referred to Israel as "the enemy," according to Army Radio.

A UN vehicle drives, 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 November 29, 2023.