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One UNIFIL peacekeeper injured in shelling near Israel-Lebanon border
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Israeli Defence Forces have increased airstrikes against terrorists from Hezbollah who are preparing missile and rocket attacks on northern Israel in recent days. The conflict in Gaza escalated after the October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 terrorists breached the border into I
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Barrage of rockets fired at Israel, delays press conference of US Senators
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A barrage of rockets was fired at Israel that delayed the US Senators' press conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday, The Times of Israel reported.
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UAE welcomes preservation of UNIFIL’s independence in UN Security Council
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a statement explaining the UAE’s vote in favour of resolution 2695, Ambassador Nusseibeh underscored that the UAE’s main priority in the negotiations leading up to today’s adoption was to improve the UN Security Council’s support for UNIFIL’s efforts to maintain calm and stability in Sout
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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon mandate renewal postponed followin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The United Nations Security Council postponed a Wednesday morning vote on renewing the mandate of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force along the Israel-Lebanon border, forcing a likely Thursday vote hours before the mandate expires.
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UN mission urges Lebanon, Israel to resolve rifts through tripartite meeti
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], May 20 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday called on Lebanon and Israel to use the tripartite meetings to find win-win solutions to the contentious issues along their border.
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UN mission urges Lebanon, Israel to stop fire after rocket attack
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Beirut [Lebanon], August 4 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) urged on Wednesday Lebanon and Israel to cease fire and exercise maximum restraint to avoid further escalation after the firing of rockets from southern Lebanon into northern Israel earlier in the day.
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Israel shells Lebanon in response to rocket fire
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Jerusalem [Israel] May 18 (ANI): Israel fired shells towards Lebanon in response to rocket launches, as US President Joe Biden asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire after a week of violence that has killed more than 200 people in Gaza.
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UNSC unanimously votes to renew peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, cut troop
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], Aug 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and calling for the reduction of the number of peacekeepers in the country, UNSC President for August Dian Triansyah Djan
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UNIFIL ship damaged in Lebanon blast, several naval peacekeepers injured
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 5 (ANI): A ship of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Maritime Task Force docked at Beirut port was damaged in Tuesday's blast in Lebanon's capital, leaving some naval peacekeepers injured, the UNIFIL said in a statement.
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Indian Battalion to command Kazakhstan Army contingent
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 15 (ANI): In a big boost to the military relations and diplomacy, Kazakhstan Peacekeeping Company has been co-deployed with India's 11 JAT Infantry Battalion in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
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