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UNIFIL renewed again

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was renewed. For another year. Again.

September 1, 2023

UNIFIL Indian peacekeepers patrol roads in the mountainous areas of the southeastern tip of Lebanon, Jan. 10, 2020. Photo by Pasqual Gorriz/U.N.

After delay, UNIFIL renewed for another year

It came down to the wire for the U.N. peacekeeping force on the Israeli-Lebanese border.

August 31, 2023

The IDF and UNIFIL coordinate activity on the Israeli-Lebanese border. Credit: IDF.

UNIFIL mandate renewal postponed following UK, US objections

The draft resolution sought to curtail the peacekeeping force's freedom to carry out patrols without prior coordination with the Lebanese army.

August 31, 2023

UNIFIL soldiers in Lebanon watch IDF soldiers destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels crossing into Israeli territory near Metula, Dec. 5, 2018. Photo by Kobi Richter/TPS.

Hezbollah beats war drums as UN meets on UNIFIL mandate

The Iranian terror proxy is trying to block expansion of the peacekeepers' mandate in Lebanon.

Baruch Yedid

August 30, 2023

The Southern Lebanon border showing the Arab village of Ghajar, open to Israelis since the 2000, Sept. 7, 2022. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90.

To weaken Hezbollah, you have to weaken Iran

There was one small yet welcome development on that front when the United States announced sanctions against an ostensible environmentalist NGO (actually, a front for Hezbollah) called “Green Without Borders.”

August 18, 2023

The IDF and UNIFIL coordinate activity on the Israeli-Lebanese border. Credit: IDF.

Timing is everything, as US designates Green Without Borders a terror group

Foggy Bottom’s announcement about the NGO came at a sensitive time, with the U.N. Security Council debating operation terms for the peacekeeping force meant to keep Hezbollah in check.

August 17, 2023

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds a situational assessment along the border with Lebanon, March 16, 2023. Credit: Israeli Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office.

Israeli delegation heading to UN amid Lebanon border tensions

The visit comes ahead of the Security Council vote on extending UNIFIL's mandate.

August 10, 2023

A view of houses along the Lebanese side of the border as seen from northern Israel, July 31, 2023. Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90.

Erdan warns UN Security Council of ‘powder keg’ on cusp of Hezbollah ignition

The peacekeeping mission along the Israeli-Lebanese border is up for renewal this month under trying circumstances.

August 2, 2023

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 25, 2013. Photo by Monika Flueckiger/Swiss-Image.ch via Wikimedia Commons.

Beirut demands Israel withdraw from northern Ghajar

Lebanon's PM and FM met with the UNIFIL chief to discuss a Hezbollah outpost that Israel wants removed.

July 10, 2023