United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - Mandate

Mandate

UNIFIL is tasked with achieving the following objectives:

  • Confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon
  • Restore international peace and security
  • Assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area

Mandating resolutions by the United Nations:

  • 31 January 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1655
  • 31 July 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1697
  • 11 August 2006: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701

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