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


UN peacekeepers say Israel's destruction of their property breaches international law

UNIFIL claims Israel's actions in southern Lebanon violate international law, escalating tensions.

 The UNIFIL United Nations peacekeepers' vehicles drive on a road amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in the town of Qlayaa, southern Lebanon October 18, 2024.

Suspected pro-Israel bot network targets Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon

Irish Military intelligence has detected a surge in bot accounts spreading false claims about peacekeepers' alleged ties to Hezbollah.

 An Irish peacekeeper sits inside a UN peacekeepers' vehicle during a 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 Novemb

Israeli, Italian military chiefs discuss Hezbollah, UNIFIL security in Lebanon

Halevi expressed his appreciation for the ties between the Israeli and Italian militaries and emphasized that the IDF will continue to deepen professional relations with the Italian army.

 IDF chief Herzi Halevi meets with Italian defense chief, General Luciano Portolano. October 30, 2024.

Eight Austrian UNIFIL troops wounded in rocket attack, IDF, UNIFIL, say Hezbollah responsible

UNIFIL later confirmed that a rocket that hit its headquarters in Naqoura was fired from the north, likely by Hezbollah.

Lebanese army soldier stands near UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles in Marjayoun, October 29, 2024

Pentagon concerned over reports of Israeli strikes against Lebanese Armed Forces

Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a joint press conference during the 2024 Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, US, August 6, 2024.

'We were completely at Hezbollah's mercy,' former UN peacekeeper says

UNIFIL forces were heavily restricted by Hezbollah, and little was done when they reported violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

 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.

UNIFIL denies Hezbollah terrorists paid members to use their bases

A UNIFIL spokesperson said that the organization would investigate any allegation supported by credible evidence.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Marjayoun, southern Lebanon. October 11, 2024.

Letters to the Editor, October 21, 2024: National taxes

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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UNIFIL’s future questionable as Israel criticizes its role in Lebanon conflict - opinion

UNIFIL must adapt its strategy if it is going to have a role in the current conflict with Hezbollah.

 UNIFIL vehicles drive in the southern Lebanese town of Qlayaa, near the border with Israel, last Saturday.

‘Hezbollah’s best friend’: WSJ editorial slams UNIFIL for focusing energy on Israel, not terrorism

Noting that UNIFIL “had one job: Keep armed terrorists out of southern Lebanon,” the editorial board attributed the new expansion of the war to UNIFIL’s failure to fulfil its duty. 

 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.