UNIFIL peacekeepers from Tanzania donated stationary items like books, notebooks, colouring kits, chairs and sports equipment to Al-Hanan School for special needs in Abbasiyeh, south Lebanon.

During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel.

Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to urge restraint.

UNIFIL today marked the 44th anniversary of the UN mission’s establishment with its head and Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lázaro, calling on the parties to make “meaningful steps” towards a sustainable peace.