Under the framework of a ceasefire text that grants Israel the right to act against "planned, imminent or ongoing attacks," the IDF has weaponized this clause to physically enforce this buffer.
On 7 August 2025, Lebanon’s cabinet formally endorsed the objectives of a U.S.-backed proposal aimed at securing “state exclusivity on weapon ownership”, effectively a pathway to disarming Hezbollah by the end of the year.
The SEP outlines how IRC engages with affected communities and stakeholders throughout the project cycle. It ensures that individuals—especially vulnerable and marginalized groups—have access to timely information, meaningful consultation, and accessible feedback mechanisms.
The escalation of hostilities in Lebanon during and after September 2024 led to severe destruction, affecting approximately 100,000 housing units and resulting in an estimated USD 3.2 billion in damages, according to the World Bank.
The reporting period, July 18-24, 2025, witnessed a notable escalation in security and conflict dynamics across Lebanon, particularly in its southern regions.
Throughout his engagements, Mr. Lacroix reaffirmed the crucial role of UNIFIL in maintaining lasting stability in south Lebanon and the mission’s critical support to the parties in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701.
By 15 May 2025, around 156,000 Syrians returned to Syria from or via Lebanon. Given the significant changes in the Syria context, UNHCR, in close collaboration with the authorities, began designing programmes to support refugees who express an interest in returning, including “Go and See” visits.
With continued support, we can help Lebanese families return to their homes and rebuild their lives with dignity. Together, we stand committed to delivering life-saving assistance and fostering resilience in the face of hardship.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon between October 2023 and December 2024 destroyed vast swathes of critical civilian infrastructure and public services, preventing tens of thousands of Lebanese from returning to their homes, Human Rights Watch said today.
UNIFIL congratulates Lebanon on the formation of a new Government. Peacekeepers will actively support the Salam Government in its efforts to fully implement resolution 1701, including through our strong partnership with the Lebanese Army and other security institutions.
With 10 days until the end of the 60-day period for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon, its airstrikes and demolitions continue, a senior United Nations official warned the Security Council today, underscoring that the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers must be allowed to carry out their mandated tasks without obstruction.
This year represents an extremely precarious moment in Lebanon’s history, with crisis upon crisis affecting the country’s social, economic, and environmental stability.
في ظلّ استمرار الاحتياجات الإنسانية الملحة، شدّدت المنسّقة الخاصّة أنّ النداء الإنساني العاجل، الذي تمّ تمديده ليغطّي الفترة الممتدّة من كانون الثاني/يناير إلى آذار/مارس 2025، يحتاج إلى "دعم كبير وعاجل".
In a context of persistent humanitarian needs, the Special Coordinator stressed that the Flash Appeal, which she noted had been extended to cover the period January to March 2025, was in need of a “major boost” in support.
من المتوقع أن يستفيد آلاف الأشخاص النازحين من القرى القريبة من الخط الأزرق من سيارة إسعاف مزودة بأحدث التقنيات كانت قد تبرّعت بها الكتيبة الإيطالية التابعة لليونيفيل لوحدة إدارة مخاطر الكوارث في بلدية صور الأسبوع الماضي.
مع عودة السكان النازحين تدريجياً إلى منازلهم في جنوب لبنان، قدّم جنود حفظ السلام التابعون لليونيفيل من جمهورية كوريا عدداً من المواد الأساسية للسكان في بلدة العباسية، قضاء صور، الأسبوع الماضي.
With displaced residents gradually returning to their homes in south Lebanon, UNIFIL peacekeepers from the Republic of Korea gave out a number of essential items to them in the town of Abbasiyeh, north of Tyre in south Lebanon, last week.
An ambulance fitted with latest technology – donated by UNIFIL’s Italian contingent to the Disaster Risk Management Unit of Tyre last week – is expected to benefit thousands of people displaced from villages close to the Blue Line.
The Household-Level Rapid Vulnerability and Needs Assessment (RNA) was conducted to identify the most urgent needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Lebanon, focusing on food security, shelter, healthcare, water, and protection, to inform targeted humanitarian interventions.
