Summary
- UNIFIL was created in 1978 to confirm Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon, restore peace, and support the Lebanese Government.
- Following the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, UNIFIL’s mandate was expanded to monitor hostilities cessation.
- Recently, UNIFIL expressed concern over IDF activities in Lebanon and strives to prevent escalation through its liaison mechanism.
- The mission consists of nearly 11,000 personnel from over 50 countries and operates on an annual budget of half a billion dollars.