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UNIFIL peacekeepers have begun refurbishing Blue Line markers damaged during last year’s conflict, marking an important step toward restoring stability in south Lebanon.
UNIFIL today marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with a ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon.
UNIFIL Chinese deminers working to clear a minefield in Maroun ar-Ra’s on 16 September 2025. (UNIFIL photo/ Hassan Noureddine)
Following a request from the Government of Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week resumed humanitarian demining in southern Lebanon – nearly two years after operations were suspended due to exchanges of fire across the Blue Line.
Major Kamara (left) and Major Seppo observe a disputed section of land along the Blue Line that was recently bulldozed by the Israel Defense Forces. (UN photo: Tilak Pokharel/UNIFIL)
The role of UNIFIL’s Liaison Branch grew steadily and significantly as the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line intensified since October 2023.
UNIFIL effort to build the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) has gathered momentum with more training activities conducted over the past week.
UNIFIL expresses deep concerns at an Israeli armed incursion in Blida early this morning.
Such Israeli action north of the Blue Line represents a blatant violation of the Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
This afternoon, at about 5:45 p.m., an Israeli drone came close to a UNIFIL patrol operating near Kfar Kila and dropped a grenade. Moments later, an Israeli tank fired a shot towards the peacekeepers. Fortunately, no injury or damage was caused to the UNIFIL peacekeepers and assets.
Naqoura, home to UNIFIL’s headquarters, was heavily damaged during the recent conflict. Homes, shops, and schools were destroyed, and many families had to flee. But life is slowly returning.