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Peacekeepers support farmers in Sector West

Amid the continued presence and military activities of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in certain areas north of the Blue Line, UNIFIL peacekeepers in Sector West have assisted dozens of farmers, including approximately 20 in the village of Marwahin, in accessing their land and a

27 May 2025

Two UNIFIL positions along Blue Line cleared of unexploded ordnances

UNIFIL deminers recently completed clearance of unexploded ordnances at two UNIFIL positions along the Blue Line in Sector West.

01 Jul 2025

Evolving role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch

The role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch grew steadily and significantly as the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line intensified since October 2023.

23 May 2025

Peacekeepers participate in Tyre Craft Festival to foster stronger community ties

At the invitation of the Union of Tyre Municipalities, UNIFIL peacekeepers participated in the Tyre Craft Market Festival held in the heart of the city last week.

24 Jul 2025

UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again

The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently.

01 Aug 2025

UNIFIL observation post, damaged during conflict, is operational again

The UN flag was raised once again yesterday at a UNIFIL observation post along the Blue Line in Labbouneh. The post, which was damaged during the recent conflict, underwent major repairs recently.

01 Aug 2025

UNIFIL statement on the conviction and sentencing in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Seán Rooney (29 July 2025)

Late last night, Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court found guilty six of the individuals charged in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney in Al-Aqbieh in December 2022. One individual was acquitted.

29 Jul 2025

Indian peacekeepers support local farmers against foot-and-mouth disease

UNIFIL’s Indian peacekeepers launched a monthlong campaign last week aimed at vaccinating 25,000 cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) within their area of responsibility in southeastern Lebanon.

29 Jul 2025

Peacekeepers support women in Lebanon’s armed forces and local communities

UNIFIL peacekeepers collaborated last week with Lebanese security institutions and local women leaders from south Lebanon in three separate events aimed at advancing the role of women both in security institutions and in post-conflict communit

28 Jul 2025

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