Indonesia demands investigation into ‘heinous attack’ on three UN peacekeepers in Lebanon Israeli attack sees first deaths of UN peacekeeping forces in the region in latest attack on Hezbollah The Independent UK · Mar 31
UN Security Council to hold emergency session after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said two of its personnel were killed Monday in an explosion and another died late Sunday when a projectile hit their position. The UN force said it launched an investigation into the separate incidents. Euronews · Mar 31
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe and accounted for’ – McEntee Helen McEntee was speaking following the deaths of three peacekeepers in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Two UN peacekeepers killed after explosion in southern Lebanon Unifil has launched an investigation into the deaths The Independent UK · Mar 30
Irish premier condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon There are more than 300 Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon as part of a long-standing UN mission. Evening Standard · Mar 30
Trump says deal could be reached 'soon' as Iran warns against US ground invasion Iran launched strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian electrical facilities came under attack, cutting power to parts of Tehran and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims the war has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached "soon" with Tehran. Euronews · Mar 30
How Hezbollah is rebuilding its military power despite political isolation Hezbollah is facing growing isolation in Lebanon, with political leaders and the government turning against it. But despite that pressure – and heavy losses in war – the group has continued to show unexpected strength on the battlefield. Radio France Internationale · Mar 26
Lebanese fear another occupation as Israel threatens to use Gaza tactics in the south Israel is trading fire with Hezbollah, calling for mass evacuations and sending ground troops deeper into Lebanon The Independent UK · Mar 26
What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war? While Germany emphasises that it is not a party to the Iran war, the US airbase in Ramstein plays a central role in the coordination of the US intervention. Euronews · Mar 10
Macron condemns 'unacceptable attack' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned an "unacceptable attack" on UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, after speaking with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts. Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Taoiseach condemns ‘reckless strike’ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon Micheal Martin said all Irish peacekeepers serving in Lebanon ‘remain safe and accounted for’. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Panic in Beirut as Israel warns Lebanon's southern suburbs to evacuate Israel orders residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate, and the move sets off panic and gridlock across the capital The Independent UK · Mar 5
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘safe’, minister says Defence Forces personnel are deployed in the region as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil). Evening Standard · Mar 2
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Germany will keep supporting Lebanon after UN peacekeepers leave, the German president says Germany is seeking to assure Lebanon that it will support the Lebanese government even after pulling out German troops deployed as part of U.N. peacekeepers along the Lebanon-Israel border when their mission ends later this year
The Independent UK · Feb 6 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon allege surge in Israeli violence toward them U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon say they have faced increased violence from Israeli forces over the past year
Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2025 Italy to keep military in Lebanon after end of UN mission to ensure stability Italy says it will keep a military presence in Lebanon after the United Nations peacekeeping force it belongs to begins to withdraw as planned at the end of 2026.
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave A U.N. delegation has visited Lebanon to explore options for the country's south once the U.N. peacekeeping force's term ends next year
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025 A year on, the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile − could a return to cyclical violence come next? An already troubled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is looking shakier than ever.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2025 UN, France slam Israel after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon The United Nations and France have condemned Israeli fire near UN peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon, after a weekend incident during which peacekeepers neutralised an Israeli reconnaissance drone.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Tensions escalate in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers shoot down Israeli drone There are conflicting accounts of the incident
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza Israel continues to launch near-daily strikes in neighboring Lebanon
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2025 How an international security force in post-war Gaza could work With the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza nearing completion, diplomatic discussions are underway to establish a multinational security force that could pave the way for longer-term stability in the war-riven territory.
Euronews · Sep 24, 2025 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli drone struck their headquarters but caused no casualties Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025 UN peacekeepers say Israeli drone crashed into headquarters in Lebanon AN Israeli drone crashed into the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon but did not cause any casualties, the force has said…