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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

UNIFIL statement (16 January 2026)

This morning, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank south of the Blue Line fired approximately 30 small-calibre bullets toward a UNIFIL position near Kafer Chouba.

16 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (16 January 2026)

Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connected to a detonating cord.

16 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (13 January 2026)

Last night, two possible illuminating flare mortar rounds hit the helipad and main gate of a UN position southwest of Yaroun.

Peacekeepers immediately went to shelter for their safety. Fortunately, no one was hurt. UNIFIL sent a stop fire request to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

13 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (12 January 2026)

Earlier today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed two Merkava tanks move from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) position inside Lebanese territory near Sarda further into Lebanon. The peacekeepers requested through liaison channels that the tanks stop their activity.

12 Jan 2026

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