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


Will murder of Irish UN soldier in Lebanon end in justice? - analysis

Lebanon enables groups like Hezbollah to operate with impunity. Recent events, including other assassinations, show that usually, these killings go unpunished.   

 A vehicle carrying the body of Irish soldier Sean Rooney who was killed on a UN peacekeeping Patrol, heads to Beirut airport to be repatriated, in Sidon December 18, 2022.

Those responsible for Irish soldier's death 'will be punished' - Lebanon PM

The soldier was shot and killed late on Wednesday, and a second soldier was in a critical condition after a hostile crowd surrounded their armored vehicle.

 Lebanese army members secure the area in Al-Aqbiya in southern Lebanon December 15, 2022.

Will maritime-border settlement imply Lebanon's indirect recognition of Israel? - analysis

If a deal materializes, sooner or later, will Hezbollah tie its own hands by neutralizing the "resistance" and saying that Israel has respected all its commitments to Lebanon?

  Karish gas field, located in Israel territory and disputed by Lebanon.

Kochavi meets with UNIFIL commander

The IDF considers UNIFIL to be an important and significant factor in maintaining regional stability.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi [L] and UNIFIL Major General Stefano Del Col [R]

Gilad Erdan files complaint to UNSC following Hezbollah attack in Israel

"There is no justification for having an ineffective force operate in territory which Hezbollah is using to arm itself."

Aerial footage of the area where the incident took place

Hezbollah preventing start of maritime border negotiations

Group says US-Israel-Iran tension cause of delay • Satterfield leaves position

An Israeli naval vessel sails in the Mediterranean sea near the border with Lebanon, as Mount Carmel and the Israeli city of Haifa are seen in the background December 16, 2013

5 reasons why Israel is ready for war with Hezbollah in Lebanon

12 years ago, Hezbollah and Israel were left gutted by a summer war that was costly for both sides.

Israeli soldiers hold an Israeli flag as they leave Lebanese territory during a second day of ceasefire during the Second Lebanon War, near the town of Menara August 15, 2006.

Lebanon tells Israel its border wall violates sovereignty

In the meeting, the Lebanese side also rejected recent Israeli comments about Lebanon's offshore energy exploration.

peacekeepers patrol along the Israel-Lebanon border near the northern Israeli town of Metula

Meet the woman with one of the hardest jobs in Middle East

Maj.-Gen. Kristen Lund broke through glass ceilings to become UNTSO mission head and chief of staff.

Maj.-Gen. Kristen Lund in the UNTSO offices in Jerusalem.