UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
Coverage of UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the Nexus archive.
- Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire
Israel's defense minister announced the IDF will continue its ground operation in southern Lebanon and prevent the return of displaced populations, despite a renewed ceasefire agreement. A UN peacekeeper was killed and two others injured when mortar shells struck near Marjayoun, southern Lebanon. The UN interim force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported the incident.
- Peacekeeping troop numbers fall to lowest in at least 25 years, SIPRI says
Peacekeeping troop numbers reached a 25-year low in 2025 due to funding shortfalls and geopolitical tensions, threatening the viability of UN-led operations. SIPRI reports a 17% annual drop in personnel, with the UN peacekeeping budget facing a $2 billion shortfall and regional organizations struggling to fill the gap.