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Council of Ministers Approves UNIFIL’s Mandate Extension

This is Beirut, 17/04 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Cabinet approved the annual extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday. The decision, made during a meeting at Baabda Palace chaired by President Joseph Aoun, sets the stage for the upcoming UN Security Council vote on renewing the peacekeeping mission for another year at Lebanon’s ...

Israeli Strikes Target Vehicles in South Lebanon, Leaving Three Injured

This is Beirut, 03/04 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone targeted a Renault Rapid-type vehicle in the town of Alma al-Shaab, injuring one person who, according to Al Jadeed, works in aluminum window installation. This marks the second vehicle targeted by Israeli forces on Thursday. An Israeli drone targeted a small van on the main road between Bint Jbeil and Yaroun, in the Doura region ...

French UNIFIL Soldiers Targeted Near Rmeish in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 29/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A foot patrol from the French contingent of UNIFIL’s reserve force came under fire on Saturday from an Israeli military position at Wadi Qatmoun, near the town of Rmeish. The French soldiers had been inspecting an earth berm recently built by Israeli forces in the area when the incident occurred. UNIFIL later issued a statement, saying that ...

UNIFIL Celebrates 47th Anniversary Amid Fragile Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon

Paul Guillot, 20/03 17:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked on Wednesday the 47th anniversary of its establishment, amidst a fragile truce in southern Lebanon. Since its inception in 1978, UNIFIL's mandate has included overseeing the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the South and aiding the Lebanese government in restoring its authority in the ...

Mandolesi: UNIFIL's Cooperation with Lebanese Army Key to Maintaining Peace

This is Beirut, 19/03 13:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a statement during a university workshop in Tyre on Wednesday, the commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) West Sector, Nicola Mandolesi, emphasized the critical role of UNIFIL's presence “in maintaining peace and stability” in Lebanon. He noted that “cooperation with local communities and the Lebanese Armed ...

On Tour in South Lebanon, Salam Expresses Support for the Army, Denounces Attacks on UNIFIL

This is Beirut, 28/02 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Two days after the government won the confidence of Parliament, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam embarked on an inspection tour of southern Lebanon. Accompanied by Minister of Environment Tamara el-Zein, Salam flew in by helicopter on Friday morning. He will visit the Lebanese army barracks in Tyre and Marjayoun before heading for Khiam and ...

Beirut International Airport Turmoil: The Hidden Side of the Iceberg

Michel Touma, 16/02 22:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For those who remained skeptical, reluctant to acknowledge the reality before them, the past few days should have dispelled any lingering doubt. Hezbollah has once again provided undeniable proof that its political agenda and modus operandi stand in stark opposition to the construction of a unified, sovereign state. More than ever, the Lebanese ...

Hezbollah Supporters Stage Sit-In Near Beirut Airport, LAF Interferes

This Is Beirut, 15/02 17:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah supporters gathered on Saturday afternoon on the Imam Khomeini Avenue, near the old airport road, in response to a public sit-in called for by the party at 4:00 PM. Hezbollah, who called for a peaceful gathering, stated that the demonstration was organized to “condemn Israeli interference, imposed conditions and the violation of ...

Suspects in UNIFIL Convoy Attack Detained, Army Raids in Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut, 15/02 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army Intelligence detained 25 suspected rioters for their involvement in the attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy and the protests that took place on Friday, Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar announced following an emergency meeting of the Central Internal Security Council on Saturday morning. Al-Hajjar condemned the attack ...

President Aoun Vows to Hold Attackers of UN Peacekeepers Accountable

This is Beirut, 15/02 10:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun vowed on Saturday to punish the perpetrators of an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy a day earlier that wounded the force's outgoing deputy commander. Aoun "condemned the attack... and emphasized that the attackers will receive their punishment," the presidency said in a statement on X. "Security forces will ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Several Border Villages

This is Beirut, 11/01 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army began deploying in several South Lebanon villages on Saturday, as an Israeli drone struck a car in the village of Kounine, in yet another violation of the ceasefire agreement, injuring two people. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X that the attack targeted suspected Hezbollah members who were spotted leaving ...

UNIFIL Supports Lebanese Army Redeployment in South Following Israeli Withdrawal

This is Beirut, 10/01 18:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed its support on Friday “for the redeployment of the Lebanese army in the south-western sector of Lebanon, once the Israeli army has withdrawn from this area, including the removal of unexploded ordnance and rubble.” In a statement published on its X account, UNIFIL also pledged ...

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