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Peacekeepers in UNIFIL’s area of operations in south-eastern Lebanon conducted road clearing and repairing tasks last week, rehabilitating sections of two vital roads that were damaged by recent Israeli airstrikes.
UNIFIL statement (13 October 2024)
Oct 13, 2024 · More news UNIFIL facilitates safe return of Lebanese civilians detained by IDF Earlier this week, UNIFIL facilitated the return of eight Lebanese civilians detained by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) following coordination with IDF and relevant Lebanese authorities.
UNIFIL statement (11 October 2024)
UNIFIL statement (11 October 2024) This morning, UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters was affected by explosions for the second time in the last 48 hours. Two peacekeepers were injured after two explosions occurred close to an observation tower.
News articles - UNIFIL
UNIFIL is seriously concerned by numerous strikes on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) inside the Lebanese territories, despite their declared non-involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Hizbullah and Israel.
Press Statements - UNIFIL
UNIFIL Statement: Rockets strike UNIFIL Sector West Headquarters, injuring 4 peacekeepers (22 November 2024) Earlier today, two 122-mm rockets struck the Sector West Headquarters in Shama, injuring four Italian peacekeepers who are now receiving treatment at the base hospital.
UNIFIL statement (17 November 2024)
Nov 17, 2024 · UNIFIL patrols are paramount for force protection, ensuring peacekeepers can safely fulfill their mandated duties. UNIFIL has launched an investigation into the incident. It is unacceptable that UNIFIL peacekeepers, while conducting Security Council-mandated tasks, are routinely targeted.
UNIFIL statement (27 November 2024)
Nov 27, 2024 · UNIFIL welcomes the announcement of a cessation of hostilities and the recommitment to Security Council resolution 1701 as a path toward peace. We will cooperate with all relevant partners to make the cessation of hostilities work.
UNIFIL statement (14 November 2024)
UNIFIL statement (14 November 2024) This morning, a UNIFIL patrol near Qallawiyah noticed a cache of ammunition near the roadway. After informing the Lebanese Armed Forces of the discovery, peacekeepers continued on their planned route.
UNIFIL statement (26 December 2024)
Dec 26, 2024 · UNIFIL continues to urge the timely withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces and deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon and the full implementation of resolution 1701 as a comprehensive path toward peace.
UNIFIL statement (10 October)
Oct 10, 2024 · UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters and nearby positions have been repeatedly hit. This morning, two peacekeepers were injured after an IDF Merkava tank fired its weapon toward an observation tower at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, directly hitting it …