UNIFIL

Israeli detained by UNIFIL after illegally crossing Lebanese border at Rosh HaNikra

The IDF told The Jerusalem Post that the initial review indicated that the individual was mentally unstable, but the IDF was investigating the incident further.

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops stand in formation in front of IVECO LMVs (Light Multirole Vehicle) and B1 Centauro, at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.
Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Major General Diodato Abagnara of the Italian Army reviews the troops at the UNIFIL base, near Mansouri, Southern Lebanon, September 19, 2026.

Israel expected to oppose Macron plan for European force to replace UNIFIL, source tells 'Post'

IDF finds rifles, rockets, explosives near UN positions in Lebanon. Image released November 8, 2026.

IDF uncovers weapons caches next to humanitarian aid boxes, near UN posts in southern Lebanon

IDF soldiers patrol along the Israeli-Lebanese border, on October 21, 2026.

Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report


As Hezbollah rearms and Lebanon's government stalls, Israel looks to its North

BEHIND THE LINES: Although the IDF has greatly weakened Hezbollah, the Iranian terror proxy is replenishing and recruiting to combat disarmament efforts.

UN PEACEKEEPERS (UNIFIL) are seen in southern Lebanon from the Israeli side of the border, earlier this week.

Trust but verify? No evidence of Hezbollah disarmament, terror group can't be trusted - analysis

Despite the Lebanese Army destroying Hezbollah caches, verification is lacking. Israel remains concerned as the militia rearms. With a US deadline looming, is Lebanon really controlling the weapons?

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Danon: ISF must focus on disarming Hamas, not becoming another ineffective UN force

For Israel, Gaza ISF's success is defined by results: the complete disarmament of Hamas and the destruction of its tunnels. Ambassador Danon warns against an ineffective, "Blue Helmet"-style mission.

Israeli Ambassador to The UN Danny Danon (C) addresses the committee after United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese presented her report titled "Gaza Genocide: a collective crime" to the UN General Assembly at the UN HQ. October 28, 2025 in New York.

UNIFIL 'concerned' over Israeli incursion in Lebanon

"Such an Israeli action north of the Blue Line constitutes a blatant violation of Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty."

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

A ‘not-quite-ceasefire’: UNIFIL–IDF incident raises concerns of escalation - analysis

A Lebanese source said that ‘UNIFIL’s planned drawdown leaves the south at risk of a deterrence vacuum the LAF is not equipped to fill.’

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

Lebanon, US envoy clash over Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's role

US envoy Morgan Ortagus meets Lebanon’s leaders to discuss Israeli strikes, Hezbollah disarmament, and efforts to stabilize the region.

US envoy Morgan Ortagus speaks in Beirut, August 26, 2025; illustrative.

Hamas returns additional remains of Ofir Tzarfati, NYC mayoral race - October 28, 2025

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Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, shakes the hand of a cab driver while campaigning in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood during early voting, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025

France responsible for UNIFIL decision to shoot down Israeli drone in southern Lebanon - Le Figaro

France was responsible for deciding to shoot down an Israeli drone in Kafr Kila on Sunday, a diplomatic source told Le Figaro. The outlet also reported that the UNIFIL peacekeepers were French.

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.

'Disregard for safety and security of the peacekeepers': UNIFIL alleges Israeli grenade attack

UNIFIL claimed that an Israeli tank fired a shot towards UN peacekeepers on the Israel-Lebanon border on Sunday.

A UN vehicle drives, during a Reuters' visit at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed near Maroun al-Ras village close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon November 29, 2023.

IDF drones mistakenly drop grenades close to UNIFIL troops

"This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets since the cessation of hostilities agreement of last November," UNIFIL said in a statement on Wednesday.

 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.