Tag: unifil
Lebanon: Hezbollah Supporters Set UNIFIL Vehicles on Fire, Attack Peacekeepers
Hezbollah supporters also blocked Beirut airport in response to the Lebanese ban on incoming flights from Iran.
IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Military Base Disguised as a Village
It has been one month since the start of the ceasefire, and uncertainty looms over what comes next.
IDF Captures Senior Hezbollah Naval Commander in Northern Lebanon
The IDF confirmed that the operation was carried out by Shayetet 13 - Israel's Navy Seals.
Hezbollah Demands All Israeli-Lebanese Border Disputes Be Opened for Discussion
Hezbollah says it does not recognize the UN certified Blue Line and disputes numerous points along the border.
US Proposes Israeli Concession for Removal of Illegal Hezbollah Outpost in Israeli Territory
The U.S. has conveyed to Israel a Lebanese demand that Israel halt construction of a security barrier in a village on the border.
Irish UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed by Gunfire in Lebanon
A second soldier is in serious condition; two armored vehicles came under small arms fire while traveling from southern Lebanon to Beirut.
Israeli Civilian who Crossed into Lebanon Weeks Ago Returned in Joint Operation
The IDF and UNIFIL cooperate in returning the Israeli civilian from the Negev region who "apparently entered Lebanon voluntarily."
IDF and UNIFIL Heads Discuss Hezbollah, Lebanon
The IDF noted that throughout last year, the Hezbollah terror organization has “continually violated” UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and other international resolutions.
US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Talks Get Underway
During the meeting, representatives held “productive talks and reaffirmed their commitment to continue negotiations later this month,” Washington and the U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon said in a joint statement.
Hezbollah Used UNIFIL Position for Cover in Sniper Attack on IDF
Hezbollah is unconcerned if its actions cause an out-of-control spiral.
US Backs Israel’s Demand for Changes at UNIFIL Before Renewal of Mandate
“The status quo in Lebanon is unacceptable,” says U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft. “Now is the time to ... enable the [peacekeeping] mission to fully achieve what it was set out to accomplish.”
Lebanese Army Blowing Things Up Near Rosh Hanikra
The Lebanese Army is reportedly holding exercises with UNIFIL near Rosh Hanikra.
Good (Security) Fences Make Good Neighbors
Views of the security wall being built along the border with Lebanon.
UNIFIL Confirms Israel Building Security Wall on Its Side of Lebanon Border
Lebanon and Hezbollah don't want to be blocked by an Israeli security wall, and claim land south of the Blue Line is Lebanese territory.
Israel Seeking Tougher UN Resolution 1701 to Reflect Hezbollah Threat
"The Security Council must not turn a blind eye to the growing Iranian influence in Lebanon and the extensive military build-up of Hezbollah forces in southern Lebanon, as they pose a threat to the stability of the country."
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres to Arrive for 3-Day Visit
The visit takes place against a background of growing criticism of the United Nations’ performance in the Middle East, particularly along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon.
Lebanese Infiltrator Returned to Lebanon
The Lebanese man's father says his son is crazy and thinks he is Jewish.
UN Panel to Probe UNIFIL Soldier’s Death in Lebanon
The UN has added a second panel to "investigate" Israel's role in defending itself against terror attacks, this time in the north.
Netanyahu Tells UN It Failed Its Own Policy to Disarm Hezbollah
And which Israelis official backed the resolution in 2006? Tzipi Livni.
Iron Dome Deployed in North, Border Farms on War Footing
Farmers at northern border ordered off their fields. UNIFIL, Israeli and Lebanese soldiers on high alert.
IDF Smoke Bombs Lightly Injure Lebanese Soldiers
Tensions are high at the border in the wake of Hezbollah threats and IDF's expectations of a war.
Lebanon – 6 Rockets Almost Landed in Israel
The Lebanese Army discovered that 6 rockets were supposed to have launched at Israel
Israeli Planes Fly over Southern Lebanon after Murder of Soldier
Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes carried out surveillance flights over southern Lebanon in Tuesday, as Lebanese, United Nations and Israeli officials try to...
UN Security Council Condemns Lebanese Sniper Attack on Israeli
UN Security Council labels Lebanese soldier's shooting death of Israeli soldier "deplorable."
Lebanon Says Its Soldier Acted on His Own to Kill Sgt. Cohen
Lebanese shirked from responsibility for the murder of Sgt. Shlomi Cohen and explained that the Lebanese soldier who shot and killed him acted on...
Hezbollah Claims It Ambushed Four IDF Soldiers
The IDF reported Wednesday that four soldiers were wounded at the Lebanese border in “operational activity.” No names, No location. No nothing. Now Hezbollah says, “We did it.” IDF replies: Comment.
Missing UNIFIL Officer May Be a Canadian
The missing United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) legal adviser Carl Campeau, who was reported to be kidnapped, is a Canadian, according to...
Sky: UN Adviser Kidnapped in Syria near Israeli Border
The report has not been verified, and there are no details concerning who kidnapped the victim, Carl Kampo from Austria.
Expect Bad Things in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah is preparing for the next conflict with Israel.