Press releases and statements

Today marks the 78 thanniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter, and the day in 1945 that the United Nations officially came into being. One of the Organization’s main purposes is “to maintain international peace and stability,” which is why peacekeeping missions like UNIFIL…

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. UNIFIL contacted the IDF, urging them to cease fire in order to facilitate the rescue…

Today we are observing intense exchanges of fire in several areas along the Blue Line between Lebanese territory and Israel. There have been impacts on both sides of the Blue line. Our headquarters in Naqoura was hit with a rocket and we are working to verify from where. Our peacekeepers were not in…

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. Regarding Alma As Shab, we know that Israel struck a position approximately 2,5 km away from the village…

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. We are deeply saddened to hear that during this exchange of fire a Lebanese videographer has been killed with reports…

Despite concerning events in the past days, the situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations remains stable, but volatile. Exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have fortunately not escalated into conflict. Our peacekeepers remain in their positions and on task. We have increased…

At around 5:30 pm, UNIFIL detected rocket firing from south of Tyre. We continue to be in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to de-escalate this very dangerous situation. We urge everyone to exercise restraint at this critical time.

This afternoon, UNIFIL peacekeepers detected explosions near Al-Boustan in southwest Lebanon. While we are working to gather more information, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Lázaro is in contact with the involved parties, urging them to exercise maximum restraint and…

Early this morning, UNIFIL peacekeepers detected several rockets fired from southeast Lebanon toward Israeli-occupied territory in the general area of Kafr Chouba, and artillery fire from Israel to Lebanon in response. We are in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line, at all levels…

The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2695 (2023) today, extending UNIFIL’s peacekeeping mandate for another year. The new resolution reaffirms UNIFIL’s mandate under resolution 1701 (2006) and subsequent resolutions. The resolution reaffirms UNIFIL's authorization to conduct its…