Lebanon, UN and Peacekeepers
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move
A spokesman for forces in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says it is maintaining its positions despite warnings to move from the Israeli Defense Forces
Why UN Peacekeepers in South Lebanon Are Under Fire
United Nations peacekeepers have been deployed in south Lebanon since 1978, when Israel first invaded its northern neighbor in pursuit of militants that had attacked it from there. Israel is still battling fighters based in south Lebanon — though different ones — and UN forces are still present,
UN Peacekeepers Say Israel Army 'Demolished' Lebanon Watchtower, Fence
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Sunday said the Israeli army "deliberately" damaged one of their positions in southern Lebanon, in the latest incident reported by the force that remains deployed in all positions.
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon refuse to evacuate despite Israeli warnings
The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL troops remove themselves from the path of its growing campaign against Hezbollah.View on euronews
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon accuse Israeli forces of ‘deliberate’ attack on watchtower
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as Unifil, said in a post on X its peacekeepers observed an Israeli tank firing at their watchtower near southern Lebanon's Kfar Kela. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged, it said.
U.N. Peacekeeping Force in Southern Lebanon Will remain, U.N. Official Says
U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon have experienced a series of deliberate attacks by the Israeli military in recent days, but the peacekeeping force will maintain its positions along the border despite Israeli pressure to withdraw,
UN force says 'widespread destruction' in south Lebanon
Israel's escalating war against Hezbollah has caused widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force in the area said Friday.
Israel denies UN accusations that it's targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon
They hit the communication system very close to the bunkers where peacekeepers were sheltering. And there was an instance when IDF troops entered a UNIFIL position and remained there for 45 minutes. “So,
Peacekeepers have 'been targeted several times' by Israeli troops, says UN mission in Lebanon
UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said an investigation several months ago had detected 'a trace of the possible use of white phosphorous' by the Israeli army close to a UNIFIL base
Middle East crisis live: Germany demands Israel ‘clarify every incident’ involving UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Philippe Lazzarini says critical supplies including medicine and food must reach civilians, children and hostages. ...
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U.N. Peacekeepers Are Hezbollah’s Best Friend
Unifil let the terrorists roll in Lebanon but grandstands when Israel fights back.
G7 Defence Ministers concerned for the safety of UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon
On Friday, a spokesperson for the UN peacekeepers said they were maintaining their positions in southern Lebanon despite ...
UN Security Council voices ‘strong concern’ for UN peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
The U.N. Security Council expressed “strong concern” as Israel has fired on and wounded U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon ...
Why are there UN peacekeepers in Lebanon – and why is Netanyahu claiming they’re helping Hezbollah?
Here, The Independent looks at why there are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and why Netanyahu has claimed they’re helping ...
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Who Are the U.N. Peacekeepers at Lebanon’s Border With Israel?
The repeated attacks on the force, which have injured four peacekeepers, have drawn an increasingly loud chorus of international criticism. On Sunday, Israeli tanks forced their way onto a U.N ...
Irish peacekeepers clear route to UN base on Israel border after all troops ‘accounted for & safe’ update
IRISH peacekeepers in Lebanon clear a route to our UN base on Israel’s border. Diggers were used as part of the mission to ...