United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

A ‘not-quite-ceasefire’: UNIFIL–IDF incident raises concerns of escalation - analysis

A Lebanese source said that ‘UNIFIL’s planned drawdown leaves the south at risk of a deterrence vacuum the LAF is not equipped to fill.’

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.
 Turkish soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus in response to a short-lived Greek-inspired coup, in the Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus July 20, 2023.

Turkey says it will help boost Lebanese army's capacity under mandate

 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.

IDF drones mistakenly drop grenades close to UNIFIL troops

 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.

'Flagrant violation': UNIFIL claims IDF bulldozer destroyed a barrel, watchtower


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

Hezbollah members accused over killing of Irish UNIFIL officer in Lebanon

The five accused are among seven already charged by Lebanon's judiciary in January, but a new court document filed on Thursday identifies some of them as members of Hezbollah.

 A UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicle drives near a picture showing Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Adaisseh village, near the Lebanese-Israeli border, southern Lebanon, October 11, 2022

US condemns Lebanon rocket barrage, China and UN express concern

China 'concerned' about heightened tension between Israel and the Palestinians • US: We urge all sides to avoid further escalation

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire caused after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit near the Israeli town of Shlomi, April 6, 2023

Lebanese army, UNIFIL block IDF border work in the North

Although Israel and the Lebanese government have generally agreed on "the Blue Line" as a border between the countries, Hezbollah does not recognize this line.

 THE IDF’S Unit 769 and members of the Devorah Unit train on the Lebanese border.

Why are there so few answers to Irish peacekeeper’s murder in Lebanon? - analysis

Since the attack, there has been a tendency in major media outlets, including in Lebanon, to either downplay the incident or push a “wait and see” narrative.

 A UNIFIL peacekeeper stands next to a UN vehicle in southern Lebanon, in April

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