UNIFIL

UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL

Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan May 20, 2026.
IDF VEHICLES drive in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, amid a 10-day ceasefire, on Sunday.

The Israel-Lebanon truce is a turning point - opinion

Residents of Debel in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officers, and a local priest stand next to the newly replaced Jesus statue.

Lebanese town, UNIFIL replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue with replica of crucifix smashed by soldier

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April 16, 2026.

IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire


UNIFIL has vital role, mission must be strengthened, Italy says

Italy's defense minister emphasizes the need to strengthen the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah and Israel.

 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.

German warship shot down drone off Lebanon, defense ministry says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the UN to withdraw its troops and called allegations that Israel is deliberating targeting the peacekeepers "completely false."

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 377?

Sinwar, mastermind behind the October 7 massacre, killed in Gaza • No hostages present in area of strike, IDF says

 IDF soldiers evacuate the body of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after a strike in Gaza, October 17, 2024

UNIFIL says Israeli tank fired at peacekeepers watchtower in Lebanon

A spokesman for the organization also explained around the same time why UNIFIL is not evacuating from southern Lebanon.

A UNIFIL peacekeeper preparing for a patrol along the Blue Line in Labounieh, south Lebanon, April 8 20

UN mission in Lebanon needs different rules of engagement, Italy says

The countries, including Spain, Italy and France, contribute more than a third of some 10,000 troops to UNIFIL and the recent incidents have alarmed European governments.

 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.

EU won't pull back UN troops from south Lebanon, Austrian minister says

Sixteen EU countries, including Austria, contribute to UNIFIL

A UNIFIL peacekeeper preparing for a patrol along the Blue Line in Labounieh, south Lebanon, April 8 20

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.