UNIFIL

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

Israeli operations affected one of their patrol, with gunfire and an explosion impacting near their forces, according to a report by UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.
IDF graphic showing the three Hezbollah operatives it killed on December 23, 2025.

IDF strike kills Hezbollah operatives, including one who also served in Lebanese army

Lebanese army members stand on a military vehicle during a Lebanese army media tour, near the border with Israel, southern Lebanon, November 28, 2025

European Union eyeing Lebanon presence in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah, document shows

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities, Lebanon says


Cost of ceasefire with Hezbollah: Senior defense official lays out terms for Lebanon truce

Israel eyes phased 60-day IDF withdrawal from Lebanon under US-backed ceasefire, with UNIFIL oversight and strict terms.

 Smoke billows over Khiam, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as pictured from Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, Lebanon October 30, 2024.

As north nears a deal, UNIFIL’s failures cry out for overhaul - analysis

As US envoy Amos Hochstein works to broker a deal for northern Israel's security, UNIFIL's role in Lebanon faces scrutiny after decades of failing to curb Hezbollah's activities.

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

Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts - analysis

Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.

 Smoke billows over Nahariya after Israeli anti-air defence systems operate, as they intercept rockets fired from south of Lebanon to Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel, October 28, 2024.

Italy admits rockets that hit UN forces were from Hezbollah, not Israel

Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.

 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.

IDF: Here's how Hezbollah rockets fell short and hit a UNIFIL base

According to the IDF assessment, the rockets were fired from the area of Deir Aames, one of many fired by Hezbollah in a barrage launched at Israel at 09:50 this morning.

 IDF graphic showing how a Hezbollah rocket fell short hitting a UNIFIL base, November 19, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 407?

Katz meets with top hostage recovery officials • One wounded by rocket shrapnel • Drone almost hits Rehovot

IDF artillery operates in southern Lebanon. November 17, 2024.

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

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 406?

Around 10 rockets cross from Lebanon toward Haifa Bay area • IDF raids underground Hezbollah weapons cache

 A synagogue in the Haifa Carmel area that was hit by a Hezbollah rocket, November 16, 2024.

Italy protests to Israel over unexploded shell hitting Italian base in Lebanon

The Italian statement said Gideon Sa'ar had "guaranteed an immediate investigation" into the shell incident.

Israel and Italy flags

UN to bolster UNIFIL for post-truce support in Lebanon, peacekeeping chief says

Following a truce, UNIFIL's capacities could be expanded to include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads.

 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.