
UNIFIL
United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon


As tensions persist in south Lebanon, UNIFIL Deputy Spokesperson warns of the risks posed by ongoing violations of Resolution 1701. Deputy Head of mission shares insights from the meeting with the Lebanese President, and Head of LAF CIMIC, highlights growing LAF-UNIFL cooperation.
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.