Almost two years of war in South Lebanon: What outcome for UNIFIL?

During the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah, U.N. peacekeepers came under fire from Israeli forces, leaving at least 40 injured. Since the cease-fire took effect on Nov. 27, 2024, roughly 50 incidents have been reported between residents of southern Lebanon and the peacekeepers, as the renewal of the U.N. force’s mandate approaches in late August.Deployed along the front lines since the opening of the South Lebanon front in support of Gaza in October 2023, the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has borne the brunt of almost 20 months of hostilities, both in terms of security and logistics. Amid speculation about a potential shift in its mandate to include military engagement, L’Orient-Le Jour examines the mission’s record on the occasion of International Peacekeepers Day, observed on Thursday, May 29. Catch up on the...