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Diplomats from 38 countries show solidarity with UNIFIL, visit the Blue Line

In a show of solidarity with UNIFIL’s work in south Lebanon, Ambassadors and representatives of dozens of countries contributing troops to UNIFIL as well as Member States of UN Security Council visited the UN peacekeeping mission’s headquarters and the Blue Line today.

29 Apr 2025

UNIFIL and Lebanese Army resume patrolling together along Blue Line

With the Lebanese Army gradually redeploying with UNIFIL support across south Lebanon, the two forces have resumed vehicle patrols together along the Blue Line after more than six months.

17 Apr 2025

Making south Lebanon safer: UNIFIL's efforts in UXO clearance

16 Apr 2025

Over 150 peacekeepers donate blood

UNIFIL’s Sector West Command teamed up with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) last week in a blood donation campaign in which more than 150 UNIFIL peacekeepers participated.

17 Mar 2025

Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy assumes UNIFIL command

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 Lebanon.

24 Jun 2025

UN Peacekeeping Chief Reaffirms UNIFIL’s Role as He Concludes Visit

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, concluded a visit to Lebanon today as part of a planned tour to the region.

20 Jun 2025

UNIFIL statement (10 June 2025)

This morning, UNIFIL peacekeepers conducting a planned patrol coordinated with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) were confronted by a group of individuals in civilian clothing in the vicinity of Hallusiyat al Tahta, in southern Lebanon.

10 Jun 2025

UN Secretary-General appoints Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

04 Jun 2025

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