UNIFIL: Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

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UNIFIL peacekeepers were deployed to Lebanon in 1978 to oversee Israeli troop withdrawal and restore peace, with their mandate expanded over time to monitor the Blue Line and prevent hostile activities. The force, currently comprising around 7,500 personnel, is tasked with reporting violations and acting as an intermediary to de-escalate tensions between Lebanon and Israel.

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A French UN peacekeeper has been killed in Lebanon, highlighting rising risks for UNIFIL. The UN mission has been in the country for nearly 50 years — DW looks at its mandate, role and growing criticism.

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