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The body of a UNIFIL French peacekeeper, who passed away last week in a road accident in south Lebanon, was sent home today following a solemn ceremony in Beirut to pay tribute to her life and work with UNIFIL. At the…

In the wake of the dramatic escalation of violence across the Blue Line in late September, which has posed enormous challenges to UNIFIL peacekeepers as well as the local population, peacekeepers have persevered and remain in…

On October 29, 2024, UNIFIL delivered essential humanitarian aid to the Municipality of Tyre amid a challenging situation in south Lebanon. The donation included much-needed medical devices and medicines provided by two…

UNIFIL Spanish peacekeepers have stepped up to help local communities in south Lebanon, even as tensions escalate. On October 11, they made two significant donations to the towns of Qlayaa and Ebel El Saqi, providing supplies…

UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers have donated essential medicines and powdered milk to the Lebanese Red Cross and the crisis unit of Tyre municipality. These supplies will be distributed to displaced people in southern Lebanon…

The Italian helicopter component deployed within the UNIFIL mission has marked 45 years of continuous presence in Southern Lebanon Naqoura (Lebanon), September 19, 2024. “Celebrating the history of Task Force Italair means…

From school supplies to clothes as well as hygiene products and blankets, UNIFIL Italian peacekeepers recently donated a number of essential items to the population displaced by the ongoing violence across the Blue Line. The…

UNIFIL’s French peacekeepers hosted members of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in their main base in the south Lebanese village of Dayr Kifa for joint training last week. The three-day activity saw 10 Lebanese soldiers learn…

Prominent among UNIFIL’s support initiatives for local communities over the last year has been the implementation of solar projects in communities across south Lebanon. UNIFIL and its troop-contributing countries implemented…

Peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea have been a vital source of support for local communities, providing medical care to around 1,800 residents across five villages in Tyre, south Lebanon: Brughuliyah, Abbasiyah, Burj…

On August 13, UNIFIL French peacekeepers organized a lively summer event in Dibil, south Lebanon. Collaborating with the Lebanon Scouts, the event included games, creative workshops, and treats, bringing joy to around 150…

On August 12, UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers, in collaboration with local NGO SHEILD Association , organized a health and wellness campaign in Souk El Khan, southeastern Lebanon. The event provided vital health services and…