UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon
UNIFIL’s impact on communities in south Lebanon
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Beyond its mandate: UNIFIL’s impact on communities in south Lebanon

For many people in south Lebanon, UNIFIL has been part of daily life for decades, supporting local services, creating jobs and helping communities meet essential needs through years of uncertainty and conflict. As the mission’s mandate approaches its end on 31 December 2026, the challenges facing these communities remain, as does the need for stability and recovery. Under Security Council Resolution 1701, UNIFIL’s core tasks include monitoring…

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Our Mission

Monitoring violations of resolution 1701, supporting the restoration of state authority, and helping ensure humanitarian access

Originally, UNIFIL was created by the Security Council in March 1978 to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, restore international peace and security and assist the Lebanese Government in restoring its effective authority in the area. The mandate had to be adjusted twice, due to the developments in 1982 and 2000.

Following the July/August 2006 crisis, the Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided that in addition to the original mandate, it would, among other things, monitor the cessation of hostilities; accompany and support the Lebanese armed forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon; and extend its assistance to help ensure humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons.

Background

Find out more about UNIFIL and the decades-long conflict in southern Lebanon.

Background

Mandate

UNIFIL is mandated to monitor cessation of hostilities between the parties.

Mandate

Leadership

Learn about the people leading UNIFIL's mission and carrying out its mandate.

Leadership

SG Reports

Explore the latest reports from the UN Secretary-General on UNIFIL's progress.

SG Reports

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United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is a peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon. It was established by the Security Council in 1978 with Resolutions 425 and 426. In 2006, the Security Council strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities, among other tasks.