UNIFIL
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
UNIFIL stands for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, an international organization abbreviation.
UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, deployed along the Blue Line with Israel, which monitors the cessation of hostilities and supports the Lebanese army. It has had roughly 10,000 troops from dozens of countries.
Example: UNIFIL peacekeepers reported damage to two of their positions after the shelling.
Usage notes
Created by the Security Council in 1978 after Israel's invasion of Lebanon, its mandate was expanded after the 2006 war. In August 2025 the Security Council extended the mission a final time, until the end of 2026, followed by a withdrawal. It is one of the oldest UN peacekeeping operations.
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