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The Latest Breaking News from UNIFIL

What is Unifil and why has Israel been firing on its positions in Lebanon?

As the Israeli military attacks United Nations peacekeepers, we look at the background to the violence

The Guardian - UK

UN defies Israel’s call to withdraw peacekeepers from southern Lebanon

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the UN peacekeepers to relocate as airstrikes in southern Lebanon intensify

The Independent UK

IDF actions against UN peacekeepers suggest Israel may be considering occupying part of southern Lebanon

The United Nations security council has expressed strong concern for the safety of peacekeepers in Lebanon after a series of incidents over the past week in which UN positions have come under fire from the Israel Defense Forces as they continue their push in the south of the country.

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Israel says it will ‘address concerns’ from US after threat to withhold arms funding over Gaza – as it happened

Israel offered assurances, according to media reports, after US says it wouldn’t support attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities

The Guardian - AU

Ireland’s peacekeepers in Lebanon are putting their lives on the line. I know – I was one of them

In 1996, I witnessed the horror as the Israeli army fired on UN positions. Now history is repeating itself, says Irish senator Tom Clonan

The Guardian - UK

UN voices ‘strong concern’ for peacekeepers after Israeli attacks

The UN Security Council expressed ‘strong concern’ as Israel has fired on and wounded UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon during intensified fighting, reiterating its support for their role in supporting security in the region

The Independent UK

UN Security Council says UNIFIL must be protected after Israeli attacks

Security Council urges all parties to respect ‘safety, security of UNIFIL personnel and premises’ in southern Lebanon.

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UN Peacekeepers To 'Stay In All Positions' In Lebanon

United Nations peacekeepers will stay in all positions in Lebanon despite Israeli calls for them to move amid intensifying fighting between Israel and Hezbollah and five blue helmets suffering injuries, the UN peacekeeping chief said Monday.

International Business Times

Israeli Prime Minister Denies Deliberate Attacks On UN Peacekeepers

Israeli PM Netanyahu denies targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, blames Hezbollah for using them as shields.

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European Ministers Express Concern For UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon

European foreign ministers express deep concern for UN peacekeeping forces in Lebanon amidst Israeli incursion, emphasizing the importance of upholding int...

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No peace to keep? Israel pressures United Nations in Lebanon

They are called peacekeepers, but what is their mission when they can not keep the peace? The United Nations along with the forty nations that contribute UNIFIL blue helmets to monitor the buffer zone in South Lebanon condemning the growing standoffs with Israel’s invading army that have culminated in a…

France 24

Israeli strike kills 21 in northern Lebanon as Hezbollah steps up attacks

Eight people wounded in the attack that hit apartment building in Aitou village, Lebanese health ministry says.

Al Jazeera

EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles transferred to Russia

At a meeting in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers on Monday imposed sanctions on prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine. They also called on Israel to stop attacking UN peacekeepers at the Israel-Lebanon…

Radio France Internationale

UNIFIL Accused Of Failing To Prevent Hezbollah Military Outposts

Israeli Ambassador accuses UNIFIL of failing to prevent Hezbollah's military outposts near Israeli border. Hezbollah's collaboration with Hamas raises conc...

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Italian Prime Minister Condemns Israeli Strikes On UN Peacekeeping Bases

Italian PM condemns Israeli strikes on UN peacekeeping bases in Lebanon, emphasizing safety and de-escalation. UNIFIL peacekeepers injured during hostilities.

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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.

Latin Times

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".

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UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon Face Attacks, Safety Concerns

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

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The Independent UK

Middle East latest: EU condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon

The European Union condemned attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and rejected Israeli allegations that the U.N. was keeping them there to obstruct military operations against Hezbollah

Evening Standard

Israeli air strike on school in central Gaza 'kills at least 20'

Israeli strike on school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Nuseirat killed at least 20 people, according to Palestinian hospital officials

The Guardian - AU

Israeli attacks on UN forces in Lebanon must stop, say UK, Italy, France and Germany – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our latest full report here and all our coverage from the region here.

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Israel's Actions In Lebanon Undermine UN Peacekeeping Mission

Israel's military actions in Lebanon raise concerns about UN peacekeeping safety. New Zealand's foreign minister emphasizes the importance of UN troops in ...

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

France 24

🔴 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…

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