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Asharq Al-Awsat
3 days ago
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UNIFIL Commander: Situation Along the Blue Line Remains Unpredictable
The commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon has said that the situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border 'remains tense and unpredictable' as Israel continued its daily violations of the ceasefire. In honor of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted on Thursday a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Army, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and UN officials. 'The situation along the Blue Line remains tense and unpredictable, with repeated violations and a high risk of miscalculation," Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant-General Aroldo Lázaro warned. "Through our liaison and coordination mechanisms, we offer a channel for dialogue and de-escalation helping to build the foundation for a possible solution," he said. Emphasizing the need for a political process, the UNIFIL head noted that "the path to peace in southern Lebanon is political." "We must all work to create the right conditions for a long-term, sustainable solution," he said. "One important step in recent months has been the significant deployment of more LAF (Lebanese Army) soldiers to the south,' the UNIFIL chief stated. 'Their presence as the sole providers of state authority and security must be preserved and for that, help from international partners needs to be maintained,' he added. During the ceremony, Lázaro and Lebanese Army Commander representative Brigadier General Nicola Tabet laid wreaths in tribute to fallen peacekeepers. Over 4,400 UN peacekeepers have lost their lives on missions around the world since 1948, including more than 330 since UNIFIL was established in 1978. The ceremony was held as Israel continued to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement that brought the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah to an end in late November. An Israeli drone strike killed on Thursday a municipal worker in southern Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency said. The man was on his way to work on a well supplying water to homes when he was killed in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, NNA said. Lebanon's Health Ministry also reported one person killed in the strike.
MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
UNIFIL: Any miscalculation could lead to serious and unforeseen consequences
UNIFIL Force Commander Aroldo Lázaro confirmed that 'the situation along the Blue Line remains tense, with ongoing violations and concerns about the risk of any miscalculation that could lead to serious consequences.' Speaking on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, he said: 'We welcome the relative calm since November, but weapons are still being fired and the challenges remain significant.'
MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
On Peacekeepers' Day, UNIFIL emphasizes commitment to peace, despite continued tensions
In honour of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and UN officials. "The situation along the Blue Line remains tense and unpredictable, with repeated violations and a high risk of miscalculation," Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant-General Aroldo Lázaro said. "Through our liaison and coordination mechanisms, we offer a channel for dialogue and de-escalation helping to build the foundation for a possible solution". Emphasizing the need for a political process, the UNIFIL head noted that, "the path to peace in southern Lebanon is political. We must all work to create the right conditions for a long-term, sustainable solution". "One important step in recent months has been the significant deployment of more LAF soldiers to the south," UNIFIL chief emphasized. "Their presence as the sole providers of state authority and security must be preserved and for that, help from international partners needs to be maintained." During the ceremony, Lieutenant General Lázaro and Lebanese Armed Forces Commander representative Brigadier General Nicola Tabet laid wreaths in tribute to fallen peacekeepers. Over 4,400 UN peacekeepers have lost their lives on missions around the world since 1948, including more than 330 since UNIFIL was established in 1978. "Today, with solemn respect and deep gratitude, their legacy is etched into the foundation of this mission, and their commitment continues to inspire all of us who wear the blue helmet," said Lieutenant General Lázaro. "As we commemorate the 77th anniversary of UN peacekeeping, may we also renew our shared commitment to a more peaceful future, for south Lebanon, for the region, and for all the conflicts where the United Nations tries to bring peace," the UNIFIL head concluded. In 2002, 29 May was designated as the International Day of UN Peacekeepers to pay tribute to the professionalism, dedication, and courage of the military and civilian peacekeepers serving in UN peacekeeping operations, and to remember those who lost their lives for the cause of peace. The date was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the first peacekeeping mission, the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), whose Observer Group Lebanon members currently work alongside UNIFIL for peace and stability in south Lebanon.
Nahar Net
4 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
On Peacekeepers' Day, UNIFIL emphasizes commitment to peace, despite continued tensions
by Naharnet Newsdesk 29 May 2025, 14:34 In honor of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Army, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and U.N. officials. 'The situation along the Blue Line remains tense and unpredictable, with repeated violations and a high risk of miscalculation," Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant-General Aroldo Lázaro warned. "Through our liaison and coordination mechanisms, we offer a channel for dialogue and de-escalation helping to build the foundation for a possible solution," he said. Emphasizing the need for a political process, the UNIFIL head noted that "the path to peace in southern Lebanon is political." "We must all work to create the right conditions for a long-term, sustainable solution," he urged. "One important step in recent months has been the significant deployment of more LAF (Lebanese Army) soldiers to the south,' the UNIFIL chief emphasized. 'Their presence as the sole providers of state authority and security must be preserved and for that, help from international partners needs to be maintained,' he added. During the ceremony, Lieutenant General Lázaro and Lebanese Army Commander representative Brigadier General Nicola Tabet laid wreaths in tribute to fallen peacekeepers. Over 4,400 U.N. peacekeepers have lost their lives on missions around the world since 1948, including more than 330 since UNIFIL was established in 1978. 'Today, with solemn respect and deep gratitude, their legacy is etched into the foundation of this mission, and their commitment continues to inspire all of us who wear the blue helmet,' said Lieutenant General Lázaro. 'As we commemorate the 77th anniversary of U.N. peacekeeping, may we also renew our shared commitment to a more peaceful future, for south Lebanon, for the region, and for all the conflicts where the United Nations tries to bring peace,' the UNIFIL head concluded. In 2002, 29 May was designated as the International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers to pay tribute to the "professionalism, dedication, and courage of the military and civilian peacekeepers serving in U.N. peacekeeping operations, and to remember those who lost their lives for the cause of peace," a UNIFIL statement said. The date was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the first peacekeeping mission, the U.N. Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), whose Observer Group Lebanon members currently work alongside UNIFIL for peace and stability in south Lebanon.
LBCI
09-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon's FM discusses southern tensions with UNIFIL chief, backs mission's mandate
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met Friday with UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. General Aroldo Lázaro to discuss the escalating situation in southern Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli strikes. Lázaro briefed Rajji on the peacekeeping mission's recent activities and its monitoring of violations of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. He also highlighted ongoing coordination between UNIFIL and the Lebanese army, praising the strong working relationship between the two. Lázaro invited the minister to visit UNIFIL positions in the south, while Rajji reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to the mission's role and thanked UNIFIL for its efforts in maintaining stability. He also underscored the importance of enabling UNIFIL to fully carry out its duties under the current mandate, which is up for renewal this August.
