Press Releases

  • 06 Nov 2025 - Today, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed multiple Israeli airstrikes in Tayr Dibbah, Taibe, and Ayta al Jabal, within our area of operations in south Lebanon. These airstrikes constitute clear violations of Security Council resolution 1701. They come as the Lebanese Armed Forces are...
  • 30 Oct 2025 - UNIFIL expresses deep concerns at an Israeli armed incursion in Blida early this morning. Such Israeli action north of the Blue Line represents a blatant violation of the Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty. UNIFIL reiterates its call to all parties to...
  • 26 Oct 2025 - This afternoon, at about 5:45 p.m., an Israeli drone came close to a UNIFIL patrol operating near Kfar Kila and dropped a grenade. Moments later, an Israeli tank fired a shot towards the peacekeepers. Fortunately, no injury or damage was caused to the UNIFIL peacekeepers and...
  • 24 Oct 2025 - UNIFIL today marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with a ceremony held at its headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon.  The ceremony also celebrated another significant milestone – the 25th anniversary of the adoption of Resolution 1325 on Women,...
  • 03 Oct 2025 - Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) dropped grenades near peacekeepers working alongside Lebanese soldiers to provide security for civilian workers in Maroun ar-Ras. The workers were trying to clear the ruins of homes destroyed due to the war. Around 11:30 am,...
  • 19 Sep 2025 - Last night’s strikes by Israel in south Lebanon are violations of Security Council resolution 1701 and put the fragile stability that has been built since November of last year at risk. They further undermine civilians’ confidence that a non-violent solution to this conflict...
  • 03 Sep 2025 - Yesterday morning, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drones dropped four grenades close to UNIFIL peacekeepers working to clear roadblocks hindering access to a UN position close to the Blue Line. This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the...
  • 29 Aug 2025 - UNIFIL expresses its heartfelt condolences to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and the families of the personnel who lost their lives in yesterday’s explosion in Naqoura, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured....
  • 29 Jul 2025 - Late last night, Lebanon’s Permanent Military Court found guilty six of the individuals charged in the killing of Irish peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney in Al-Aqbieh in December 2022. One individual was...
  • 24 Jun 2025 - Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy today assumed command of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), taking over from Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro of Spain, during a special ceremony held at the Mission’s headquarters in Naqoura, south...

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