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On United Nations Day, UNIFIL urges parties to cease fire

Today marks the 78thanniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter, and the day in 1945 that the United Nations officially came into being.

24 Oct 2023

On the International Day of Peace, UNIFIL stands ready to help

Peacekeepers wearing uniforms from 49 different countries expressed their commitment to peace and stability as they marked the International Day of Peace in Naqoura, south Lebanon today.

21 Sep 2023

UNIFIL’s mandate renewed

The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2695 (2023) today, extending UNIFIL’s peacekeeping mandate for another year.

31 Aug 2023

Gender Considerations at the Maritime Task Force

Only 5% of the 627 peacekeepers on board UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force (MTF) ships are women.

02 Aug 2023

LAF-Navy Demonstrates Maritime Interdiction Operations Capabilities

On April 25, the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) demonstrated their full range of capabilities in Maritime Interdiction Operations with support from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force (MTF).

25 Apr 2023

UNIFIL Statement

This evening, the Lebanese Armed Forces requested UNIFIL's assistance for seven individuals stranded near the Blue Line, close to Sheikh Abad's tomb, during a significant exchange of fire across the Blue Line.

19 Oct 2023

UNIFIL Statement

Today we are observing intense exchanges of fire in several areas along the Blue Line between Lebanese territory and Israel.

15 Oct 2023

UNIFIL Statement

Yesterday UNIFIL witnessed intense firing across the Blue Line during an extended period of time and on several points. Taken as a whole, this constituted exchanges of fire across the Blue Line.

14 Oct 2023

UNIFIL Statement

This evening, at approximately 5:20 pm, a heavy exchange of fire erupted between Lebanon and Israel in the vicinity of Alma Shaab, Ayta Ash Shab', Al Dihaira, El Adeysse and Houla.

13 Oct 2023

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