UNIFIL

UN Secretary-General Guterres proposes new force to replace Lebanon's UNIFIL

Guterres' proposal outlines three possible models for a new force, and would likely comprise hundreds or thousands of troops to ensure the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire stays in place.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan May 20, 2026.
IDF VEHICLES drive in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, amid a 10-day ceasefire, on Sunday.

The Israel-Lebanon truce is a turning point - opinion

Residents of Debel in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL officers, and a local priest stand next to the newly replaced Jesus statue.

Lebanese town, UNIFIL replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue with replica of crucifix smashed by soldier

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April 16, 2026.

IDF confirms Hezbollah attacked UNIFIL soldiers during ceasefire


As north nears a deal, UNIFIL’s failures cry out for overhaul - analysis

As US envoy Amos Hochstein works to broker a deal for northern Israel's security, UNIFIL's role in Lebanon faces scrutiny after decades of failing to curb Hezbollah's activities.

A UNIFIL peacekeeper preparing for a patrol along the Blue Line in Labounieh, south Lebanon, April 8 20

Hezbollah fires rockets six miles from Israel, targeting UNIFIL posts - analysis

Hezbollah has been launching rockets just miles from Israel’s northern border and has shown a willingness to target UNIFIL bases.

 Smoke billows over Nahariya after Israeli anti-air defence systems operate, as they intercept rockets fired from south of Lebanon to Israel, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel, October 28, 2024.

Italy admits rockets that hit UN forces were from Hezbollah, not Israel

Last week Italy had said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of UNIFIL base, putting the blame on the IDF.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

IDF: Here's how Hezbollah rockets fell short and hit a UNIFIL base

According to the IDF assessment, the rockets were fired from the area of Deir Aames, one of many fired by Hezbollah in a barrage launched at Israel at 09:50 this morning.

 IDF graphic showing how a Hezbollah rocket fell short hitting a UNIFIL base, November 19, 2024.

Israel at war: What happened on day 407?

Katz meets with top hostage recovery officials • One wounded by rocket shrapnel • Drone almost hits Rehovot

IDF artillery operates in southern Lebanon. November 17, 2024.

UNIFIL says peacekeepers fired at 40 times during patrol of southern Lebanon

UNIFIL called the incident "yet another stark reminder" of the dangers that its peacekeepers face in Lebanon.

A UNIFIL peacekeeper preparing for a patrol along the Blue Line in Labounieh, south Lebanon, April 8 20

Israel-Hamas War: What happened on day 406?

Around 10 rockets cross from Lebanon toward Haifa Bay area • IDF raids underground Hezbollah weapons cache

 A synagogue in the Haifa Carmel area that was hit by a Hezbollah rocket, November 16, 2024.

Italy protests to Israel over unexploded shell hitting Italian base in Lebanon

The Italian statement said Gideon Sa'ar had "guaranteed an immediate investigation" into the shell incident.

Israel and Italy flags

UN to bolster UNIFIL for post-truce support in Lebanon, peacekeeping chief says

Following a truce, UNIFIL's capacities could be expanded to include clearing explosive devices and reopening roads.

 UNIFIL PEACEKEEPERS look out at the Lebanese-Israeli border, from the roof of a watchtower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, on Saturday.

IDF uncovers Hezbollah training center near UNIFIL post, counters UN claim of operating within post

The IDF reiterated that it seeks to operate against Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities to push the group away from southern Lebanon.

 The UNIFIL United Nations peacekeepers' vehicles drive on a road amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in the town of Qlayaa, southern Lebanon October 18, 2024.