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UNIFIL statement (16 January 2026)

Yesterday, peacekeepers on a planned patrol near Adeisse were warned by locals about a potential danger at a home, and discovered an explosive device connected to a detonating cord.

16 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (13 January 2026)

Last night, two possible illuminating flare mortar rounds hit the helipad and main gate of a UN position southwest of Yaroun.

Peacekeepers immediately went to shelter for their safety. Fortunately, no one was hurt. UNIFIL sent a stop fire request to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

13 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (12 January 2026)

Earlier today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed two Merkava tanks move from an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) position inside Lebanese territory near Sarda further into Lebanon. The peacekeepers requested through liaison channels that the tanks stop their activity.

12 Jan 2026

UN peacekeeping chief underlines UNIFIL’s role in preserving stability and implementation of Resolution 1701

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix today concluded the Lebanon leg of his regional visit, underscoring UNIFIL’s continuing role in preserving stability and advancing the implementation of Resolution 1701 through to t

08 Jan 2026

UNIFIL statement (2 January 2026)

Earlier today, peacekeepers on patrol near Kafer Shouba reported fifteen rounds of small arms fire that struck no more than fifty metres away from them.

02 Jan 2026

Nepalese peacekeepers assist Blida residents to prepare field for olive plantation

With the conclusion of the latest olive harvest season in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers last week assisted residents of Blida Municipality by preparing the field for the next plantation of this precious fruit.

02 Jan 2026

New operational framework outlines greater LAF responsibility for maritime security

Last week, UNIFIL's Maritime Task Force (MTF) signed a new operational framework with the Lebanese Armed Forces Navy (LAF-Navy) outlining cooperation for 2026, with the LAF-Navy assuming greater responsibility for securing Lebanese territorial water

31 Dec 2025

UNIFIL statement (26 December 2025)

This morning, heavy machine gunfire from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) positions south of the Blue Line impacted close to a UNIFIL patrol inspecting a roadblock in the village of Bastarra. The gunfire followed a grenade explosion nearby.

26 Dec 2025

UNIFIL-supported Christmas fair brings joy to around 3,000 people near Blue Line

In their efforts to rekindle hope among communities affected by the recent conflict, UNIFIL peacekeepers organized a Christmas fair last week in a village near the Blue Line, bringing together hundreds of children and elders from the affected areas.

24 Dec 2025

UNIFIL hands over cleared minefield to LAF, first since last hostilities

UNIFIL today handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) a cleared minefield during a ceremony held near the Blue Line in Blida, southeastern Lebanon.

19 Dec 2025

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