Historical Organization
Lebanese Armed Forces
Lebanese Armed Forces
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Organization Timeline
Lebanon proposes 15,000 soldiers for the south
📅 7 August 2006The Lebanese government offered to deploy 15,000 troops to southern Lebanon after Israeli withdrawal. The proposal helped frame the ceasefire and the restoration of state authority.
Lebanese government orders army deployment south
📅 16 August 2006The Lebanese cabinet ordered army deployment to the south in accordance with Resolution 1701. Hezbollah announced reconstruction assistance for affected communities.
Lebanese army reaches the border
📅 18 August 2006Lebanese army units reached the Israeli border as Israeli forces withdrew from parts of southern Lebanon. The move marked an important shift in post-war security arrangements.
UN Secretary-General submits factual update on Resolution 1701
📅 1 December 2006The update recorded progress and unresolved questions in implementation of the ceasefire and security arrangements.
UN reports on implementation of Resolution 1701
📅 28 June 2007The Secretary-General assessed the ceasefire, Blue Line incidents and outstanding disarmament and border issues.
Security Council condemns assassination of François el-Hajj
📅 12 December 2007The killing of a senior Lebanese army officer underscored instability affecting the state security apparatus.
Michel Suleiman elected president of Lebanon
📅 25 May 2008Parliament elected the former army commander president following the Doha accord, ending a prolonged presidential vacancy.
UN publishes ninth report on Resolution 1701
📅 3 March 2009The report noted rockets fired from southern Lebanon during the Gaza crisis and Israeli artillery responses, while describing relative stability elsewhere.
UN issues report S/2013/381 on Resolution 1701
📅 26 June 2013The report reviewed security developments, including Lebanese Armed Forces redeployments amid domestic security pressures.
Rockets launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel
📅 11 July 2014UNIFIL reported three rockets launched from the Ain Arab area toward Israel. The incident risked escalation; responsibility was not established in the UNIFIL account.
Further rockets fired across the Blue Line
📅 12 July 2014UNIFIL detected at least two rockets from the Qulaylah area toward northern Israel and reported Israeli artillery response. It called on both parties to avoid escalation.
UNIFIL reports third rocket incident within a week
📅 14 July 2014Three rockets were launched from near Qulaylah toward Israel; Israeli artillery returned fire near Zibqin. UNIFIL said no organisation had claimed responsibility and that the incident violated...
Security Council renews UNIFIL mandate
📅 28 August 2024The Security Council adopted resolution 2749, demanding full implementation of resolution 1701 and calling for cessation of hostilities. The UN mission remained deployed amid cross-border fighting.
Cessation of hostilities takes effect
📅 27 November 2024A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect. UNIFIL welcomed the announcement and called for full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701; civilian security...
UN chief visits southern Lebanon
📅 17 January 2025UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited UNIFIL forces in the south amid efforts to implement the ceasefire and deploy the Lebanese army.
UN Secretary-General addresses ceasefire implementation
📅 18 January 2025Guterres said Israeli withdrawal, Lebanese Armed Forces deployment and control of weapons were essential to Resolution 1701. He also described destruction and reconstruction needs.
Civilians killed amid delayed Israeli withdrawal
📅 26 January 2025UN officials reported 15 people killed, including a Lebanese soldier, as civilians attempted to return to southern villages; the original withdrawal timetable was not met.
UN warns withdrawal remains incomplete
📅 18 February 2025The UN said Israel had not fully withdrawn south of the Blue Line, while acknowledging progress in Lebanese army deployments and civilian returns.
UNIFIL calls for dialogue on mission anniversary
📅 19 March 2025At its 47th anniversary observance, UNIFIL leadership stressed reconstruction, explosive clearance and dialogue toward a permanent ceasefire.
UNIFIL and Lebanese army renew demining agreement
📅 24 March 2025UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces signed a memorandum extending assistance for mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal in southern Lebanon.
UNIFIL resumes maritime training with Lebanese forces
📅 10 April 2025UNIFIL reported renewed maritime task force training with the Lebanese Armed Forces following a hiatus during the conflict. This date is the publication date of the report.
Joint Blue Line vehicle patrols resume
📅 17 April 2025UNIFIL announced renewed joint vehicle patrols with the Lebanese army along the Blue Line, while foot patrols remained restricted by explosive hazards and Israeli positions.
International talks in Paris on Lebanese army support
📅 17 September 2026French, Lebanese, Jordanian and other officials met to discuss Lebanese Armed Forces requirements and possible arrangements after UNIFIL drawdown.
UNIFIL confirms withdrawal will begin after its Lebanon mandate expires at year-end
📅 5 November 2026UNIFIL said on 5 November that it will begin reducing personnel and withdrawing after its Security Council mandate expires on 31 December 2026. Lebanese independent outlet L’Orient Today reported...