UNIFIL

Has Hezbollah crossed a red line in attack on French UNIFIL soldiers? - analysis

A number of UN peacekeepers have been killed in the recent fighting in Lebanon, including two Indonesian peacekeepers who were killed on March 30 by a roadside explosion, according to the BBC.

A French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the area as displaced residents waving Hezbollah flags make their way back to their homes on a makeshift road on April 18, 2026.
A French contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols the area as displaced residents make their way back to their homes in the southern Lebanese area of Al-Qasmiyeh on April 18, 2026.

French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says

UNIFIL Chief Maj.-Gen. Diodato Abagnara, attends a meeting in Beirut, Lebanon, March 14, 2026; illustrative.

IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims

IDF Home Front Command forces in an impact site in Jerusalem

My Word: Beyond the 'Four Questions' - opinion


Senior Lebanese army officer aided Hezbollah to conceal killing of Irish UNIFIL soldier

The UNIFIL peacekeeper, Irish national Private Sean Rooney, was killed in December 2022 while traveling to Beirut in an armored UN vehicle.

UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles ride along a street in Marjaayoun, Southern Lebanon January 20, 2025.

IDF intensifies attacks in Gaza, moves forward with Gaza City op.

Meeting on Gaza City occupation plan ends, COGAT ready to evacuate population • Car explosion leaves one injured in Ashkelon • Netanyahu argues Macron fueling French Jew-hatred

 Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza May 2, 2023.

UN Security Council starts talks on fate of peacekeeping force in Lebanon

When asked for comment on whether the US wanted to wind down UNIFIL, a State Department spokesperson said: “We don't comment on ongoing UN Security Council negotiations."

 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.

Hezbollah terrorist who killed Irish UN peacekeeper hiding in Iran to avoid death sentence - report

Lebanese authorities have failed to locate Mohammed Ayyad since he was released on bail over a year ago on medical grounds

 A UNIFIL automobile drives before a vehicle carrying the body of Irish soldier Sean Rooney who was killed on a UN peacekeeping Patrol, as it heads to Beirut airport to be repatriated, in Sidon, Lebanon December 18, 2022.

Lebanese military tribunal sentences man to death for murder of Irish UN peacekeeper

Private Seán Rooney, a private, was murdered while driving a UN vehicle through the village of Al-Aqbiya, Lebanon, in December 2022. 

 Wreath of flowers are placed near the coffin of Irish soldier Sean Rooney who was killed on a U.N. peacekeeping Patrol, during repatriation ceremony at Beirut international airport, in Beirut, Lebanon December 18, 2022.

UNIFIL faces harassment in Lebanon as gov’t promises ‘security’

Pro-Hezbollah activists harassing patrols may indicate a potential power vacuum in southern Lebanon if the government fails to act.

 UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) vehicles ride along a street in Marjaayoun, Southern Lebanon January 20, 2025.

Israel, US agree to cease UNIFIL ops. in southern Lebanon

The vote on the mandate in the United States Security Council is expected to occur within a few months.

 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.

Mother of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon to sue UN - report

Sean Rooney was killed in 2022 while on a UNIFIL mission in Lebanon.

 Wreath of flowers are placed near the coffin of Irish soldier Sean Rooney who was killed on a U.N. peacekeeping Patrol, during repatriation ceremony at Beirut international airport, in Beirut, Lebanon December 18, 2022.

Israel behind 'main violations' of Lebanon ceasefire, UNIFIL spokesperson claims - BBC

UNIFIL troops said that while Israeli drones are constantly flying in the area, UNIFIL personnel have not seen any Hezbollah affiliates. 

 IDF operates in southern Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

WATCH: Hezbollah operative struck by Israeli drone in southern Lebanon

Strikes attributed to Israel were also reported in the Yarin area near Tyre.

 Smoke billows amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Tyre, southern Lebanon, October 7, 2024.