UNIFIL

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.

Saudi report: Lebanon wants to draw the border with Israel

In a meeting between the commander of UNIFIL & the PM of Lebanon, Najib Mikati proposed to start a procedure for marking the border.

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory

UNIFIL in contact with officials in Israel and Lebanon over tensions regarding two tents set up by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

Hezbollah official:

'No justification to blame us for killing UN peacekeeper'

Hezbollah official insists the group had nothing to do with December killing of UNIFIL member in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon:

Judge accuses five Hezbollah men of killing UN peacekeeper

Irish peacekeeper Sean Rooney, a member of UNIFIL, was killed in December when his vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL:

Both sides said they do not want a war

United Nations interim force in Lebanon: "The actions are dangerous and risk a serious escalation. We urge all parties to cease".

Hezbollah hands over suspect in death of UN peacekeeper

Private Sean Rooney was killed and three others injured when their UNIFIL vehicle was attacked in southern Lebanon.

Is the death of an Irish soldier the Death Knell of UNIFIL?

To call UNIFIL a powerful peace-keeping force in Lebanon is a sad reflection of the delusion we are living under. Op-ed.

UN Security Council renews UNIFIL mandate for one year

UNIFIL has been in Lebanon since 1978 and is deployed in the south of the country as a buffer between Lebanon and Israel.

UN calls on Lebanon to guarantee security of its peacekeepers

UNIFIL says its personnel were "threatened" by armed men on Saturday.

Amb. Erdan meets new UNIFIL commander

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan tells new UNIFIL commander force is not fulfilling its mandate to rein in Hezbollah.

UNIFIL head concludes mission in Middle East

IDF Chief of the General Staff bids farewell to the UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander.

UN peacekeepers attacked in southern Lebanon

Unknown perpetrators attack group of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, vandalize their vehicles and steal official items.

Head of Northern Command meets with UNIFIL commander

"Today's discussion between the IDF and UNIFIL further demonstrates the lack of implementation of UNSCR 1701."

UN Amb. Gilad Erdan: Hezbollah a threat to regional stability

Erdan urges UN Security Council to consider the "dangerous development" in Lebanon as Hezbollah increases its military building.

Mob seizes UN peacekeepers' equipment in Lebanon

UNIFIL convoy's route blocked and equipment stolen as it passes through village in south Lebanon.

90 south Lebanon UN peacekeepers test positive for COVID-19

Spokesman for UNIFIL says positive coronavirus tests will not affect the force's operations.

'Israel's security will be guaranteed by own defensive power'

'Israel will closely monitor implementation of renewed UNIFIL mandate,' Foreign Ministry says.

Security Council extends mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

French-drafted resolution reduces the troop ceiling for the UNIFIL from 15,000 to 13,000.