UNIFIL
UN peacekeeping chief in Lebanon says smooth transition is critical before pull-out
UNIFIL head Major General Diodato Abagnara said UNIFIL was already working with the UN’s country team to ensure humanitarian assistance in areas where the peacekeeping force will withdraw from.
What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer
Lebanon seeks UN-backed replacement for UNIFIL as US opposes mandate extension
The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists
More than 10 EU countries eager to contribute to Lebanon mission, EU foreign policy chief says
The proposed mission stems from the EU studying ways to strengthen Lebanese forces to help free up the Lebanese army to focus on disarming the terrorist group Hezbollah.
Lebanon's Aoun seeks extension of UNIFIL mandate, despite failure to prevent Hezbollah activity
Despite Aoun’s support for the UN peacekeeping forces, UNIFIL has long been criticized for failing to take action against Hezbollah’s military buildup in southern Lebanon.
Israeli flags on Lebanon highway violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says
Israel's military invaded a swathe of southern Lebanon during a war with Hezbollah this year, establishing a self-declared security zone that it says aims to shield northern Israel from attacks.
Stop living in la-la land: Only the IDF can curb Israel’s enemies – opinion
Praise to America for the Jared Kushner-driven initiative to stop Hamas and Hezbollah, but make no mistake, apart from the IDF, no external good-willed individual can stop these terrorists
Israel, Lebanon, US weigh who will verify Hezbollah disarmament after negotiations in Rome
Israel, Lebanon, and the US are discussing which countries will take over verifying that areas entered by the LAF are free from Hezbollah.
Israel will respond to Hezbollah striking of IDF bulldozer by drone, source tells 'Post'
In Haddatha in the Nabatiya area, troops destroyed an underground route that served as a Hezbollah command center, the IDF announced.
Germany proposes to replace UNIFIL with EU-led force to prevent 'security vacuum'
An EU force could replace UNIFIL and prevent Hezbollah from returning to areas vacated by the IDF, Germany’s foreign minister said.
Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis
The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.
Israel-Lebanon deal: A better agreement – but will it be a better outcome? - opinion
Resolution 1701 promised many of the same objectives we are hearing today: the Lebanese government would exercise sovereignty over its territory, etc. On paper, it sounded convincing.
EU diplomatic service proposes mission to train Lebanese forces, document shows
Discussion over a possible EU mission comes as the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon is set to expire at the end of 2026, when it is expected to begin a year-long drawdown and withdrawal.
