Press releases

  • UNIFIL Head Urges Proactive Action and Accountability to Maintain Stability along the Blue Line
    14 Nov 2022 - Chairing a regular Tripartite meeting at a UN position in Ras al-Naqoura today, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro congratulated Lebanese and Israeli army representatives on the recent and historic maritime agreement. It demonstrates that seemingly intractable differences can be resolved. 
  • UNIFIL marks the 77th UN Day
    24 Oct 2022 - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) today marked the 77th United Nations Day at its headquarters in Naqoura. Following the positive outcome of the maritime negotiations, the Mission reaffirmed its strong commitment to creating space for a political and diplomatic solution between Lebanon and Israel.
  • Major General Làzaro reiterated Security Council’s call to make constructive and expanded use of Tripartite forum
    29 Sep 2022 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior officers of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a UN position in Ras Al Naqoura today.
  • Peace cannot be achieved alone – Marking Int. Day of Peace
    21 Sep 2022 - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held on 21 September 2022 a ceremony to commemorate the International Day of Peace at its headquarters in Naqoura, South Lebanon.
  • Lebanese Foreign Affairs Minister visits UNIFIL Headquarters
    23 Jun 2022 - Lebanon’s Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Abdallah Bou Habib, visited UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon today to see the work the mission’s more than 11,000 military and civilian peacekeepers carry out alongside the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) 
  • Chairing his last meeting as UNIFIL head, Maj. Gen. Del Col encourages LAF and IDF to build on progress
    11 Feb 2022 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col chaired this year’s first Tripartite meeting with senior Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) officers today in Ras Al Naqoura. It was the outgoing UNIFIL head’s last Tripartite meeting.
  • Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain - Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
    05 Feb 2022 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz of Spain as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

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    UN Secretary-General visits UNIFIL
    21 Dec 2021 - As part of his visit to Lebanon to show the United Nations’ solidarity with the country and its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres today visited UNIFIL Headquarters and met with peacekeepers. Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col received the UN chief and briefed him on the mission’s work in south Lebanon.
  • UNIFIL’s top official discusses challenges and opportunities along the Blue Line at Tripartite meeting
    13 Dec 2021 - UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col chaired a Tripartite meeting with senior Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers today in Ras Al Naqoura. In his remarks, Major General Del Col reflected on developments in UNIFIL’s area of operations over the past twelve months, including serious incidents along the Blue Line, air space violations and breaches of the cessation of hostilities.
  • UNIFIL marks International Day of Peace
    21 Sep 2021 - UNIFIL today marked the International Day of Peace with a ceremony at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. On the occasion, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col paid tribute to civilian and military peacekeepers for their sustained efforts – with support of the parties – to maintain security and stability in south Lebanon and along the Blue Line.

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