UN reiterates ‘ceasefire’ deal in Lebanon must ‘not be ignored’
UN chief Guterres’s spokesman has been asked whether the global body believes a ceasefire is in place in Lebanon amid deadly Israeli attacks and return fire from Hezbollah. – “There…
China says UN should revisit Lebanon peacekeeping mission decision
China’s ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that there was a need to revisit the U.N. Security Council’s decision to end the mandate of a longrunning peacekeeping mission…
UN ‘working on’ keeping presence in Lebanon in 2027
The United Nations said Thursday it was “working on” maintaining a presence in Lebanon once the mandate for its UNIFIL peacekeeping force expires at the end of the year. –…
Hezbollah denies involvement in attack on UN peacekeepers
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has denied any connection with this morning’s attack on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. – “We deny any connection to us with the incident that…
UNIFIL Condemns Deliberate Strike on Peacekeeping Forces
Tragically, one peacekeeper succumbed to his injuries and three others were injured, two of them seriously. The injured peacekeepers have been taken to medical facilities for treatment. We extend our…
Japan Calls for Respect of Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity
Recent situation in Israel and Lebanon(Statement by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu) : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Nations Demand Protection of Aid Workers and Civilians in Lebanon Crisis
Joint statement on the protection of aid workers in Lebanon Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and…
Spain says ‘new red line’ crossed after UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the killing of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon in an explosion late on Sunday. – “Spain strongly…
France Calls Emergency UN Security Council Meeting After Attacks on UNIFIL
Lebanon: Following the extremely serious incidents suffered by the UNIFIL peacekeepers, I have requested the convening of an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. France condemns in the…
Safety of UNIFIL Peacekeepers Must Be Ensured
Two UNIFIL peacekeepers were tragically killed in south Lebanon today, when an explosion of unknown origin destroyed their vehicle near Bani Hayyan. A third peacekeeper was severely injured, and a…