The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that direct fire from the Israeli army had hit the perimeter of one of its peacekeeping positions in south Lebanon.

NNA - The following is a statement issued by UNIFIL on Wednesday: "UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets ...

THERE were emotional scenes this week at Dublin Airport arrivals as peacekeepers in Lebanon arrived home. 170 Defence Forces troops serving in the Middle East were greeted by loved ones yesterday ...

Israel continues to bomb Lebanon almost daily despite the ceasefire in effect since November 27, while the leader of the ...

BERLIN: Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to global peace and stability through a series of significant pledges at the ...

The future of peacekeeping took centre stage on Tuesday in Berlin as UN chief António Guterres urged Member States to do more to support the global body's Blue Helmets and stave off the worst impacts ...

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has said he will bring the heads of a bill to Cabinet later this month to ...

The Commander of UNIFIL's Western Sector, Brigadier General Nicola Mandolesi, met for the first time with the Mayor of Tura, Mr. Mohamad Haidar. The meeting served as an important op ...

The reestablishment of the [Hezbollah terrorist] site and the activities conducted there constitute a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.” ...

Pte Rooney (24), from Dundalk, Co Louth, was killed in an attack on a convoy of Irish peacekeepers in Al-Aqbiya, Lebanon, in ...

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has announced – albeit reluctantly – that it has uncovered more than 225 Hezbollah weapons caches in southern Lebanon since a ceasefire with Israel ...