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Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy today assumed command of UNIFIL, taking over from Lieutenant General Aroldo Lázaro of Spain. Official news release: shorturl.at/rcCtx

A video recap of today’s ceremony welcoming UNIFIL’s new Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato Abagnara and bidding farewell to Lt. General Aroldo Lázaro. Photos of the ceremony are also available on Flickr: shorturl.at/HhUhL

At a high-level ceremony at UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon on 24 June, Major General Diodato Abagnara of Italy assumed the role of Head of Mission and Force Commander. As he said in his inaugural speech “Hope for stability and a better future can and must prevail.”

In Beirut today meeting with UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis. Looking forward to working with her to create a stronger foundation for security and stability in south Lebanon now and long into the future.

🧵 UNIFIL peacekeepers remain on the ground, maintaining stability along the Blue Line. Hundreds of patrols are conducted daily—many jointly with @LebArmy_Official, others independently, but always in coordination and in line with Resolution 1701.

🧵Activities like road repair, demining, and clearing roadblocks are an important part of UNIFIL’s support to local communities. They enable the safe passage of vehicles and ensure freedom of movement for peacekeepers across south Lebanon. ⏩

UNIFIL peacekeepers conduct daily patrols in coordination with الجيش اللبناني in line with Resolution 1701. Since last November, we have supported the LAF in strengthening their presence, redeploy troops, restore state authority, and bring back stability in south Lebanon.

🧵UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol southern Lebanon every day along the Blue Line. These patrols, conducted independently and with the الجيش اللبناني, help impartially monitor the area of operations and report violations, in line with Resolution 1701.

🧵 Peacekeepers from ~50 countries continue supporting local communities in south Lebanon. While our core duty is peacekeeping, we also provide support on the ground: medical care, school repair, road reopening, and unexploded weapons clearance — improving safety and mobility.

UNIFIL’s Maritime Task Force supports the Lebanese Navy in protecting Lebanon’s waters. As the Navy builds its capacity, this support helps ensure ongoing monitoring to prevent the entry of unauthorized weapons and related materials.

One of UNIFIL’s key roles is to act as a liaison between the parties. We maintain direct lines of communication with both sides of the Blue Line – 24/7. This ongoing coordination helps prevent misunderstandings, reduce tensions, and de-escalate incidents before they worsen.

Peacekeepers joined the Women & Children Festival in Tyre, with the Union of Municipalities and the Lebanese Army. Local women shared handmade goods, and peacekeepers brought shows for kids — a moment to connect, support local trade, and stand with those facing real challenges.