The Latest Breaking News from UNIFIL

Israel's Minister Of Defense Briefs US Secretary Of Defense

Recent Hezbollah attack on Israeli army base leads to heightened tensions and US deployment of missile defense system.

Top News · Oct 14, 2024

Netanyahu Tells UN To Move Lebanon Peacekeepers Out Of 'Harm's Way'

Speaking ahead of a cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said Israeli forces had asked UNIFIL several times to leave, saying that the peacekeepers' presence had "the effect of providing Hezbollah terrorists with human shields".

Latin Times · Oct 14, 2024

UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon Face Attacks, Safety Concerns

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon face attacks, sparking concerns over compliance with international law and safety measures.

Top News · Oct 14, 2024

Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills Four, Wounds Dozens At Israeli Base

Israel's military said a Hezbollah drone had killed four soldiers at one of its northern bases Sunday, as it expanded its bombardments of Lebanon and troops battled militants across the border.

International Business Times · Oct 14, 2024

Hezbollah drone attack kills four IDF soldiers as US prepares to send missile system to Israel

Strike on base near Binyamina city is deadliest since Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon, and follows rare US commitment to deploy Thaad battery to Israel

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024

🔴 Live: Israeli attacks on UN forces in Lebanon must stop, say France, UK, Italy and Germany

Israeli attacks on the United Nations' peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, are contrary to international humanitarian law and must stop at once, Italy, Britain, France and Germany said in a joint statement on Monday. Earlier, an Israeli strike on a village in northern Lebanon killed at least 21…

France 24 · Oct 13, 2024

Israeli Tank Backs Into UN Post During Evacuation Mission

IDF and UNIFIL dispute over tank incident in southern Lebanon raises safety concerns for peacekeepers.

Top News · Oct 13, 2024

IDF names four soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone strike at army base in Israel

Israel’s military had earlier reported that at least 115 rockets were fired from Lebanon

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2024

UN says Israeli tanks ‘forcibly entered’ base of its peacekeeping force in Lebanon

Benjamin Netanyahu demands Unifil peacekeepers leave while Israel’s own allies denounce attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

UN mission says Israeli tanks forcibly entered base in southern Lebanon

Unifil seeks explanation from IDF for ‘shocking violations’ while Netanyahu urges peacekeepers to withdraw

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024