UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon

News from UNIFIL - Episode # 14

  • 13 February 2025

UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti explains the difference between UNIFIL’s role and the Implementation Mechanism established after the cessation of hostilities, addresses Israeli violations of Resolution 1701, and discusses UNIFIL’s support for the Lebanese Army in their redeployment.

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.