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Healing hands: How UNIFIL Korean peacekeepers helped local communities

Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj Rahal, Tayr Dibba, and Shabriha.

30 Aug 2024

Security Council renews UNIFIL’s mandate, demands full implementation of resolution 1701

The United Nations Security Council today unanimously adopted resolution 2749 (2024), extending the mission’s mandate until 31 August 2025.

28 Aug 2024

Joint statement from UNIFIL and UNSCOL

In light of worrying developments across the Blue Line since the early morning, UNSCOL and UNIFIL call on all to cease fire and refrain from further escalatory action.

25 Aug 2024

French peacekeepers celebrate Assumption Day with residents of Dibil

On August 13, UNIFIL French peacekeepers organized a lively summer event in Dibil, south Lebanon.

23 Aug 2024

Health and wellness campaign supports women in Souk El Khan

On August 12, UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers, in collaboration with local NGO SHEILD Association,

21 Aug 2024

UNIFIL cares for those left with no medical support in south Lebanon

Since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line started 10 months ago, almost 100,000 people living close to the 120-kilometre Line have fled to safer areas northward. Those staying behind for various reasons have been left with limited protection network, including medical care.

06 Aug 2024

In visit to Lebanon, UN peacekeeping chief urges de-escalation

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his trip to the Middle East, during which he strongly stressed the need for de-escalation and return to a cessation of hostilities.

02 Aug 2024

UNIFIL support gives lifeline to Tyre water network

A state-owned network of water distribution systems in south-western Lebanon got a new lease of life recently after a UNIFIL-funded project supplied the Tyre Water Bureau with much-needed equipment, tools and spare parts.

30 Jul 2024

Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro

We deplore the death of civilians - young children and teenagers - in Majdal Shams. Civilians must be protected at all times.

27 Jul 2024

Supporting displaced people in south Lebanon

UNIFIL peacekeepers, collaborating with the Lebanese Red Cross, have been providing crucial medical care to displaced people in Tyre, southern Lebanon. This effort shows that local and international communities are standing together to support them during this tough time.

09 Jul 2024

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