UNIFIL

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.
HAMAS TERRORISTS secure the area as Egyptian workers accompanied by members of the Red Cross search for the last two remaining bodies of hostages -an Israeli soldier and a Thai national- from under the rubble of the Jabalia refugee camp, in the northern of Gaza Strip on December 1, 2025.

NGO Monitor says Hamas deeply embedded in humanitarian structures due to lack of legislation

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

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

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

UNIFIL says IDF forces fire impacted close by, one soldier 'wounded by gunfire, explosion sound'


Macron: Israel was created by UN, Netanyahu should not forget it - report

It was not a UN decision that established the State of Israel but the victory that was achieved in the War of Independence with the blood of our heroic fighters, the PMO said in response.

 French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

UNIFIL’s inaction and the West's blind eye - editorial

Hezbollah has been hiding behind UNIFIL for far too long, but European leaders continue to blame Jerusalem.

UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea conduct a vehicle patrol in the vicinity of Tyre, south Lebanon, February 21, 2024.

UNIFIL's failed role in Lebanon: Acting as Hezbollah's human shield - analysis

Israel cannot tolerate a situation where Hezbollah terrorists believe they can fire near UNIFIL positions and be immune from an Israeli response.

 UN peacekeepers stand together during 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.

Italy's Meloni plans Lebanon visit, seeks security guarantees for troops

Meloni's announcement comes after UNIFIL troops have repeatedly reported coming under fire from Israel.

 The leader of Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, attends a meeting last week with newly-elected MPs from her party.

Halevi, Italy's chief Gen. Portolano discuss Lebanon campaign, Hezbollah, UNIFIL

Italian troops make up a significant part of UNIFIL, providing the second-largest contingent with 1,068 soldiers, according to the UNIFIL website.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.Gen. Herzi Halevi and Italian Chief of Staff Gen. Luciano Portolano in front of a UNIFIL base. (illustrative)

As US presses for Lebanon ceasefire, what might Israel's security list include? - analysis

Defense sources listed potential terms that Israel may demand to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

  IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. October 14, 2024.

EU chief Borrell demands quicker condemnations to Israeli 'attacks' on UNIFIL

"We should be against Israeli attacks against UNIFIL. Our soldiers are there, many soldiers are there," said Borrell, speaking at an EU ministerial meeting in Luxembourg.

 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell attends a press conference on the day of EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2024.

UNIFIL is ineffective and fails to fulfill its peacekeeping mission - opinion

Having failed notably over decades to fulfill its peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL now has units scattered across a battlefield and has turned into a liability. 

 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.

Over 25 rockets, missiles fired toward Israel from Hezbollah compounds embedded near UNIFIL posts

The IDF stated that their raids are only directed at Hezbollah, and soldiers' activities are not directed at UNIFIL posts, forces, or infrastructure. 

 IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon uncover Hezbollah weapons, October 13, 2024.

Guterres rejects Netanyahu’s call to evacuate UNIFIL from southern Lebanon

PM Netanyahu: “It is time for you [Guterres] to remove UNIFIL from Hezbollah's strongholds and from the fighting areas.”

 (L-R): UN Chief Antonio Guterres and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over UNIFIL vehicles in Lebanon (illustrative)