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UNIFIL hands over cleared minefield to LAF, first since last hostilities

UNIFIL today handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) a cleared minefield during a ceremony held near the Blue Line in Blida, southeastern Lebanon.

19 Dec 2025

UNIFIL intensifies night patrols along Blue Line

UNIFIL peacekeepers have recently intensified night patrols along the Blue Line, in coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), building on the relative calm prevailing in the area.

13 Nov 2025

One-year since the Cessation of Hostilities agreement

On 27 November 2024, Lebanon woke up to a much-needed calm after more than two months of relentless hostilities that ravaged lives and communities – with south Lebanon being especially hit hard.

09 Dec 2025

UN peacekeeping chief underlines UNIFIL’s role in preserving stability and implementation of Resolution 1701

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his regional visit, underscoring UNIFIL’s continuing role in preserving stability and advancing the implementation of Resolution 1701 through to t

08 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (2 January 2026)

Earlier today, peacekeepers on patrol near Kafer Shouba reported fifteen rounds of small arms fire that struck no more than fifty metres away from them.

02 Jan 2026

Nepalese peacekeepers assist Blida residents to prepare field for olive plantation

With the conclusion of the latest olive harvest season in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week assisted residents of Blida Municipality by preparing the field for the next plantation of this precious fruit.

02 Jan 2026

New operational framework outlines greater LAF responsibility for maritime security

Last week, UNIFIL's Maritime Task Force (MTF) signed a new operational framework with the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) outlining cooperation for 2026, with the LAF-Navy assuming greater responsibility for securing Lebanese territorial water

31 Dec 2025

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