Beirut, UNIFIL and Hezbollah

UNIFIL commander injured after convoy attacked by Hezbollah supporters on route to Beirut Airport
Protestors claimed their goal was to secure the return of citizens stranded in Iran and block external influences on the Lebanese government.
Hezbollah condemns attack on UNIFIL at Beirut riot, demands Iranian planes be let in
Peacekeeping force's deputy chief said wounded in pro-Hezbollah riot after Lebanon's refusal to let planes land, which official says followed US warning that Israel would down them
UN peacekeeping mission deputy commander injured after convoy attacked in Beirut
The outgoing deputy force commander of the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) in Lebanon was injured on Friday after a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was "violently attacked", UNIFIL said.
Hezbollah condemns attack on UNIFIL, calls for reversal of Iran flight ban: Statement
Hezbollah condemned what it called an "unjustified attack" on peaceful protesters after Lebanese army forces fired tear gas at demonstrators during a rally organized by the group on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday,
Hezbollah condemns attack on UN peacekeeping mission convoy in Beirut
Hezbollah on Sunday condemned an attack on a United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) convoy in Beirut on Friday which the U.S. State Department has said was reportedly carried out by supporters of the militant group.
Masked men set fire to UNIFIL convoy near Beirut airport
Masked men attacked a convoy of UNIFIL on Fridays near the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanese officials said.
UNIFIL demands investigation following attack on convoy in Lebanon
A violent attack has been carried out against a UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon which was was taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport.
Hezbollah Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Convoy in Beirut
Hezbollah on Sunday condemned an attack on a United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) convoy in Beirut on Friday which UNIFIL said had injured the force's outgoing deputy commander. Lebanese authorities have detained more than 25 people as part of an investigation into the attack,
UNIFIL convoy targeted after Lebanon halts Iranian flights, escalating tensions with Hezbollah
Violence erupted in Lebanon after young men attacked a UN peacekeeper convoy, injuring two personnel. Lebanon's Interior Minister condemned the assault, vowing prosecution. The unrest followed Lebanon blocking Iranian flights,
Bahrain Strongly Condemns Attack on UNIFIL Force in Beirut
The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned the attack on a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) near Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. Bahrain described the assault as a clear violation of international law.
Hezbollah and Safa denounce attack on UNIFIL
Senior Hezbollah official Wafiq Safa has denounced Friday's attack on UNIFIL near Beirut's airport during an angry protest by Hezbollah supporters.Safa said "what happened with UNIFIL... is unacceptable.
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Deputy UNIFIL commander injured in attack in Lebanon
The outgoing deputy force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was injured after a convoy taking ...
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UNIFIL Convoy Attack Sparks International Outcry for Justice
A convoy carrying UNIFIL peacekeepers to Beirut was violently attacked, injuring the deputy force commander. The UN and ...
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Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar: UNIFIL attack is a crime, perpetrators will be pursued seriously
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar condemned the attack on UNIFIL forces, calling it a 'criminal act' that will not ...
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Houla Municipality calls on Army, UNIFIL, Red Cross to intervene quickly to facilitate evacuation of citizens
National News Agency correspondent reported the obstruction of the Lebanese Army and the Red Cross entry's into the town of Houla to evacuate the body of m ...
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Attack on UNIFIL Peacekeepers Prompts Urgent Calls for Justice
A UNIFIL convoy was violently attacked while en route to Beirut airport, injuring the outgoing deputy force commander. The UN ...
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President Joseph Aoun says ongoing investigations regarding UNIFIL attack in Beirut
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised the efforts of the ambassadors representing the Quintet Committee in facilitating the ...