UNIFIL

UN probe:

Israeli tank killed one peacekeeper, Hezbollah IED killed two

Preliminary UN findings reveal one Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed by an Israeli tank projectile and two by a Hezbollah-placed IED in southern Lebanon last month.

Danon shows Security Council

'Hezbollah responsible for attacks on UNIFIL forces'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed that the recent incidents in which UNIFIL forces were hit in southern Lebanon were a direct result of Hezbollah activity.

French FM demands UN meeting after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

France requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after an Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon. While the origin remains unclear, French FM blames Israeli army “violations and intimidations." IDF says it is investigating.

UN peacekeeper killed as projectile hits position in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeeper killed and another critically injured when a projectile explodes at a position in southern Lebanon. The origin of the strike remains unknown.

France proposes peace deal: Lebanon to recognize Israel

France proposes plan requiring Lebanon to recognize Israel and disarm Hezbollah in exchange for Israeli withdrawal; proposal aims to end the state of war and facilitate peace talks within a month.

IDF officials against UNIFIL

UNIFIL does more harm than good, Israel prefers to communicate directly with Lebanese Army, security officials say.

Drawdown accelerates

1,800 UN peacekeepers leave south Lebanon

UNIFIL says over 1,800 peacekeepers have left south Lebanon since November, with more to follow.

After UNIFIL

Italy seeks to keep military presence in Lebanon

Italy plans to keep troops in Lebanon after UNIFIL ends in 2026, with Defense Minister Guido Crosetto vowing continued military and training support for the Lebanese armed forces.

IDF concerned

Sensitive info may be leaked to Hezbollah through UNIFIL

The IDF has expressed deep concern in recent weeks over the possible leakage of sensitive information and valuable intelligence to Hezbollah via UNIFIL personnel operating along the northern border.

Southern Lebanon:

IDF troops fire warning shots after misidentifying UN soldiers

UNIFIL said IDF tank fire landed near its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, while the IDF clarified they were misidentified as suspects due to poor weather and the incident is under review.

UNIFIL's well-earned obituary

It is implausible that Hezbollah’s epic rearming - right under UNIFIL’s nose - could occur without complicity. That's for starters. Opinion.

Lebanon hails UNIFIL extension as key to border stability

Lebanon welcomes UN's unanimous vote to extend UNIFIL mandate through 2026, calling it a step toward border stability and urging Israel's full withdrawal and return of Lebanese detainees.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah military positions and weapons caches uncovered

UNIFIL and the Lebanese army have uncovered over 800 military positions and weapons caches in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared in November last year.

After 50 years, UN votes to disband UNIFIL

UN Security Council unanimously votes to end UNIFIL mandate after next year; Israel praises decision.

Hezbollah-related opposition

UN vote on UNIFIL's future delayed

A UN Security Council vote on the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon delayed amid opposition from the US and Israel, who are pushing for the force’s withdrawal.

UN peacekeepers find Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers and the Lebanese Army discover a Hezbollah tunnel and unexploded munitions in southern Lebanon.

UN Security Council debates future of UNIFIL in Lebanon

The UN Security Council is debating a French-drafted resolution to ultimately withdraw the UNIFIL peacekeeping force from Lebanon. Israel and the US reportedly oppose the plan, arguing the force is crucial to prevent Hezbollah's expansion.

Lebanese PM condemns

UN peacekeepers targeted in south Lebanon

UNIFIL says its peacekeepers were attacked by rocks and a Finnish soldier was slapped in south Lebanon. PM Salam condemns "repeated attacks," demands accountability.

No longer afraid:

UNIFIL reportedly take down Hezbollah flags in southern Lebanon

UNIFIL patrol accused of tearing down Hezbollah flags and posters in southern Lebanon town; incident caught on video sparks confrontation with locals.

A useless organization at a critical moment:

UNIFIL must leave Lebanon if it cannot restructure

Multiple documented incidents, including video evidence, confirm that UNIFIL personnel acted in ways that effectively aided Hezbollah rather than enforcing the ceasefire agreement. Opinion.

Lebanon detains more than 25 after UN convoy attack

Lebanese authorities say over 25 individuals have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy, which left two peacekeepers injured.

Over blocked flight

Hezbollah supporters target UN convoy

Deputy UNIFIL Force Commander injured after Hezbollah supporters attack convoy of UNIFIL vehicles, in protest against Lebanon's refusal to allow a flight from Iran to land in Beirut.

Danon to UNSC:

'Ensure UNIFIL enforces ceasefire this time'

Israeli Amb. to the UN writes urgent letter to the Security Council warning of the danger of repeating the mistakes that followed the 2006 Lebanon War when UNIFIL did nothing while Hezbollah built an arsenal over 100,000 rockets.

Amb. Danon:

'Friends in Trump admin. will be easier for Israel to work with'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN visited the Arutz Sheva studio and shared his hopes for the incoming US administration and his feelings about the UN.

Four UNIFIL peacekeepers injured from Hezbollah rockets

UN peacekeeping force operating in Lebanon says four of its peacekeepers were injured by rockets, which it acknowledges were “likely” fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL

UNIFIL spokesperson says Argentina has announced its decision to withdraw from the force.

2nd UNIFIL post struck by Hezbollah rockets in 1 day

After multiple injuries were caused by a Hezbollah rocket that struck a UNIFIL post in the Ramyeh area, more Hezbollah rockets also struck a UNIFIL post in Chamaa

IDF:

UNIFIL post in Lebanon struck by Hezbollah rocket

IDF investigation finds that the injuries and damage caused to a UNIFIL post in Ramyeh was caused by a Hezbollah-fired rocket.

Report:

Details from draft ceasefire proposal with Lebanon emerge

The proposal includes a full Israeli withdrawal from the occupied areas, the deployment of 5,000 Lebanese troops in southern Lebanon, and granting exclusive military authority in the area to the Lebanese Armed Forces.

200 Meters From UNIFIL:

Hezbollah training center discovered and dismantled

The IDF's 9th brigade found a facility used for training terorrists and storing weaponry just 200 meters from a UNIFIL facility.

Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL HQ

Multiple casualties reported after Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters in the area of Naqoura, southern Lebanon.

Captured terrorists admit:

Hezbollah paid UNIFIL for use of their positions

Hezbollah took over and used UNIFIL cameras near the Lebanon-Israel border, paid UNIFIL for use of its posts, report says.

UNIFIL again levels accusations at Israel

UNIFIL claims that the IDF demolished a watchtower and a fence in southern Lebanon: The IDF has deliberately damaged UN positions.

Too lazy to work? Join UNIFIL and get paid for doing nothing

Join UNIFIL, the place where no one is ever expected to do their job and no one ever does! Op-ed.

UNIFIL again claims:

'Israel attacked one of our posts in Lebanon'

UN peacekeepers say they came under fire from IDF troops, claiming a "direct and apparently deliberate" attack damaged a watchtower.

WSJ editorial:

UNIFIL is Hezbollah's best friend

Wall Street Journal publishes editorial criticizing UNIFIL after it refused to agree to Israel's request and relocate its peacekeepers: "UNIFIL leaves its peacekeepers in harm’s way, while Israel fights and does their job for them."

UN insists:

'UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon'

UN peacekeeping chief clarifies that UNIFIL peacekeepers will stay in their positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move as the IDF strikes Hezbollah targets nearby.

Italy, Britain, France, Germany:

'Attacks against UNIFIL are against international law'

Italy, Britain, France and Germany issue joint statement criticizing Israeli strikes which UN’s mission in Lebanon.

Netanyahu

'Claim Israel attacked UNIFIL personnel completely false

PM rejects claim IDF is attacking UNIFIL forces in Lebanon, says Israel has repeatedly asked and warned UNIFIL to leave the combat areas and get out of harm's way.

UN chief:

'Attacks on UNIFIL may constitute a war crime'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces Lebanon incidents which resulted in injuries to several UNIFIL peacekeepers, as Hezbollah continues to operate near UNIFIL posts.

In past month:

25 Hezbollah launches at Israel from near UNIFIL positions

IDF soldiers uncovered weapons stored inside underground compounds located from a few dozen meters up to a few hundred meters from UNIFIL posts situated near the Blue Line.

Amb. Danon:

'Hezbollah terrorists are using UNIFIL outposts as hiding places'

IDF says the incident where tanks entered a UNIFIL position occurred while attempting to evacuate injured soldiers while still under fire.

Netanyahu to UN chief:

'Get UNIFIL forces out of Hezbollah strongholds right now'

Israeli PM calls on UN Sec. Gen. Guterres to remove UNIFIL's forces from the combat zones in southern Lebanon and "out of harm's way" so they are not used as human shields by Hezbollah.

Austin to Gallant:

'Israel needs to pivot to diplomatic pathway in Lebanon'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, expresses concern about reports that Israeli forces fired on UN peacekeeping positions in Lebanon.

In depth:

What is UNIFIL?

As Israel's Operation Northern Arrows continues, Israeli forces have come into conflict with UNIFIL steadily more frequently. What is its role in the conflict between Israel and its northern neighbors?

Two UNIFIL personnel injured from IDF fire in Lebanon

IDF says a UNIFIL post in southern Lebanon was hit by its forces who were firing at a threat near that post: Hezbollah deliberately operates with the intent to harm Israeli civilians from civilian areas and near UNIFIL posts.

White House 'deeply concerned' about Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The statement comes after an incident yesterday in which Israeli forces near Naqoura fired on a UNIFIL base.

Danon:

'UNIFIL must step up, Lebanese people held hostage by Hezbollah'

Israel's UN Ambassador calls on UNIFIL, Lebanese army to start protecting the Lebanese people from Hezbollah. ' I say: Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people and not to the Iranians.'

Danon to Hezbollah:

'Withdraw from border now or you will lead Lebanon to ruin'

During a UN Security Council meeting to extend UNIFIL’s mandate in southern Lebanon, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon presented images that prove that Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel from facilities adjacent to UN bases.

Southern Lebanon:

Three UN peacekeepers lightly injured in explosion

UNIFIL says three of its peacekeepers on patrol were lightly injured when an explosion occurred near their vehicle in the village of Yarine in southern Lebanon.

After massacre in Majdal Shams:

UN calls for 'maximum restraint' between Israel and Lebanon

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander deplore the death of 12 people in Majdal Shams rocket attack, but also call on both sides to "stop the ongoing intensified exchanges of fire".

IDF: UNIFIL employees were injured by Hezbollah explosive device

Saturday explosion, which left four UNIFIL employees injured, occurred when Hezbollah explosive device detonated near the UNIFIL staff, IDF spokesman says.

UNIFIL employees injured in southern Lebanon

Four UNIFIL employees injured in Lebanese village which saw clashes with Hezbollah terrorists. IDF clarifies, 'We did not strike a UNIFIL vehicle in the area of Rmeish this morning.'

Israel negotiating to move Hezbollah away from border

Intensive negotiations are underway to have the terrorist group relocate to the northern area of Lebanon.

Hezbollah launched rocket from next to UN compound

A rocket launched by Hezbollah on Saturday was launched from 20 meters away from a United Nations compound in southern Lebanon

Israel's warning to the UN:

'A regional war must be prevented'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen uses diplomatic efforts alongside the military fight against Hezbollah on the Lebanese border.

Another Hezbollah provocation on Lebanese border

IDF locates piece of concrete infrastructure built by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

Security incident on Israel-Lebanon border

IDF forces use riot dispersal methods against vehicle which partly crossed Blue Line from Lebanon into Mount Dov region.

Achievement for Israel:

UN renews mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

Mandate for UNIFIL renewed for another year with the text Israel had fought for.

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

France, US and UAE argue over the freedom of movement of troops in UNIFIL.