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UN peacekeepers report Israeli fire at UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon

Middle East Monitor 17 Jan 2026
The UNIFIL reported on the US ... The patrol found “an explosive device connected to a detonating cord” and established a security cordon, UNIFIL added.
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UNIFIL urges Israeli occupation to ensure peacekeepers

Kuna 16 Jan 2026
BEIRUT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on the Israeli occupation army to ensure the safety of peacekeepers and to cease activities that endanger them.
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UNIFIL patrol threatened near Odaisseh after explosive device found, drone drops grenade

LBC International 16 Jan 2026
Peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under threat during a ... UNIFIL said it sent an immediate stop-fire request to the Israeli army following the incident.
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UNIFIL says Israeli fire struck its position near Lebanese village

China.dot.org 16 Jan 2026
16 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Kfarchouba was hit by Israeli fire, with no casualties reported.
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UNIFIL says Israel dropped grenade near peacekeepers

Naharnet 16 Jan 2026
An Israeli drone has dropped a grenade near UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon in the latest such incident, the U.N ... UNIFIL then sent a stop-fire request to the Israeli army ... achieve,” UNIFIL warned.
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Israeli strikes kill two in Lebanon as UNIFIL warns against ceasefire violations

Press TV 16 Jan 2026
Israeli ‘activities’ endanger civilians, warns UNIFIL ... The UNIFIL cited an Israeli bomb attack near the international forces, who were along with the Lebanese Army on Thursday, working to dismantle explosive devices in the southern town of Adaisseh.
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Fast-track support: UNIFIL exit drives urgent push to reinforce Lebanese Army

LBC International 16 Jan 2026
peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, from Lebanon by the end of this year. Under scenarios being discussed by Lebanon's international and regional sponsors, the complete withdrawal of UNIFIL would coincide ...
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UNIFIL: Mortar shells hit UN site in South Lebanon, no injuries reported

LBC International 13 Jan 2026
UNIFIL ... In a statement, UNIFIL said, “Fortunately, no one was injured, and UNIFIL has sent a request to the Israeli army to ceasefire.”.
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Statement condemning Israeli attacks on UNIFIL (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain)

Public Technologies 13 Jan 2026
Statement condemning Israeli attacks on UNIFIL ... The Spanish Government reiterates its firm condemnation of the continuous and unacceptable Israeli attacks on UNIFIL positions, the latest of which once ...
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UNIFIL says Israeli tank fired near peacekeepers in south Lebanon

Naharnet 13 Jan 2026
UNIFIL has repeatedly reported Israeli fire near or towards its personnel in recent months, and less than two weeks ago said gunfire from an Israeli position hit close to peacekeepers twice. "UNIFIL ...
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UN Peacekeeping Chief concludes Lebanon visit, reaffirms UNIFIL role until 2026

LBC International 08 Jan 2026
Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in maintaining stability and supporting the implementation of U.N ... In a statement, UNIFIL said Lacroix’s visit, which began on January 5, included tours of the ...
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UN's Lacroix discusses with Lebanese leaders post-UNIFIL phase

Naharnet 07 Jan 2026
Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix that Lebanon welcomes any country wishing to maintain forces in the south after UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2027 ... end of UNIFIL's mandate.
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In the details: UNIFIL-Israel tensions resurface after drone incident in Lebanon’s south

LBC International 07 Jan 2026
The scene of tension between United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) forces — specifically the French contingent — and Israel has resurfaced, this time in the southern town of Mays al-Jabal.
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UNIFIL Forces Attempt to Shoot Down IDF Drone in Southern Lebanon

Virtual Jerusalem 05 Jan 2026
UNIFIL troops reportedly tried to down an IDF drone in Meiss el-Jabal, southern Lebanon.� | Read More�The Yeshiva World ....
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