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This afternoon, UNIFIL peacekeepers detected explosions near Al-Boustan in southwest Lebanon.

09 Oct 2023

UNIFIL statement on rocket and return fire on 08 October 2023

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.

08 Oct 2023

UNIFIL’s mandate renewed

The United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2695 (2023) today, extending UNIFIL’s peacekeeping mandate for another year.

31 Aug 2023

UNIFIL’s statement on tragic car accident on July 28, 2023

Today, Friday, July 28, in the early afternoon, a tragic car accident took place in the vicinity of Al Duhayra in southern Lebanon involving a UNIFIL peacekeeping vehicle and a civilian car, resulting in a collision between the two vehicles.

28 Jul 2023

UNIFIL Statement on events of 6 July 2023

Shortly after 8:00 a.m., UNIFIL peacekeepers detected explosions near Al-Majidiya. We could not confirm the origin or cause of the explosions at the time, but sent peacekeepers to investigate as the sounds were consistent with a possible rocket launch.

06 Jul 2023

UNIFIL statement on response to rocket fire, 07 April 2023

Early this morning, the IDF informed UNIFIL that they will begin a response to yesterday’s rocket launches.

07 Apr 2023

UNIFIL statement on rocket fire on 06 April 2023

This afternoon there were multiple rocket launches from southern Lebanon toward Israel.

The IDF informed UNIFIL that it had activated its Iron Dome defense system in response.

06 Apr 2023

Statement by UNIFIL HoM/FC to MPs (16 December 2022)

I want to thank the Members of the Lebanese Parliament who are here today, and your colleagues who couldn’t be here, for your kind words, solidarity, and support.

16 Dec 2022

Statement by UNIFIL HoM/FC on the visit of Caretaker Prime Minister Miqati (16 December 2022)

I want to thank Prime Minister Miqati for his visit today and for the strong solidarity he has shown UNIFIL and its peacekeepers. It is much appreciated.

I want to thank the Lebanese government and authorities, who have been steadfast in their support.

16 Dec 2022

UNIFIL statement on incident in Al-Aqbieh

Last night a peacekeeper was killed and three others were injured in an incident in Al-Aqbieh, just outside UNIFIL’s area of operations in south Lebanon.

We offer our deepest condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who died.

15 Dec 2022

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