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


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)

Biden: We’re asking Israel to stop hitting UN peacekeepers

The leaders of France, Italy, and Spain on Friday condemned the firing on the position of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon explaining that such attacks were "unjustifiable."

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken: The concept of an Israeli victory does not feature as a declared objective of US foreign policy, possibly due to its overuse by Prime Minister Netanyahu, says the writer.

Israeli forces fire at UN peacekeeper position in Lebanon, two hurt, UN source says

An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is a serious threat to global security, and everything must be done to avoid all-out war in Lebanon, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

 Members of the United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL) look at the Lebanese-Israeli border, as they stand on the roof of a watch tower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, October 12, 2023.

'Iran's blood-stained hands': UN Amb. Danon says Israel has no desire to occupy Lebanon

"We all know the ending of this conflict. Hezbollah will be pushed back north of the Litani River,” Danon said.

 Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, in his first Security Council address since returning to the position, August 23, 2024.