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The information here is almost entirely duplicated on Attacks on United Nations personnel during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. Lets merge it here. Tewfik Talk 01:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
Result: should not be merged.
"merge" tag removed from main article. 71.103.114.85 20:55, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
"Israeli families and official also accused individuals in the UN force of aiding the abduction." This seems only as an unproven claim. Who has revealed what about UN involvement in this case? Jakro64 22:31, 21 Nov 2004 (UTC)
The story was put forth by the families of killed soldiers and implied by some members of the press. According to a partisan web site on the matter (and there are many), an Indian peacekeeper also claimed in a radio interview that UNIFIL cooperated with the abduction. Suspicion was also caused by the UN's denial of posession of a video filmed by Indian peacekeepers a day after the abduction, which it later admitted to having and turned over (as mentioned). A UN investigation has found the accusations to be false but the families are unconvinced and suing the UN. Even if one rejects the UN story, it is not clear what the motive would have been in aiding Hizballah since, according to the UN-drawn Blue Line, Hizballah is attempting to wrongfully claim Israeli terrirory. Kalanga 27 Feb 2005
Some one with sources better than me should include a segment on interactions with the various Lebenese militas (Amal, Hezbolla, S.L.A. etc. ) and the IDF(Israeli). I know quite a few UNFIL personnel were killed by both the Militas and the IDF. Also to balance the 2000 IDF Kidnapping segment, It should be noted that the IDF(Irish Defence Forces in this case) suspects that 2 of its soldiers in UNFIL were abducted & executed by the SLA, allegedly acting under guidance from at least 1 Shin Bet agent, possibly 2 (cira 1984, not exactly sure). This is documented in "Pity The Nation" by Robert Fisk, not sure about where you would find other sources 195.7.34.195 12:17, 23 March 2006 (UTC) K.B. McKenna March 23 2006
I am about to correct a minor misspelling - it is actually "Hezbollah". The article spells it "Hizballah".
the link http://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N05/210/76/pdf/N0521076.pdf?OpenElement appears to be broken. Mcspiff 19:01, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
As evidenced by the large numbers of rockets directed toward Israel recently, UNIFIL has failed to prevent Iran and Syrian supply from reaching Hizballah.
Israel's Prime Minister Olmert is also calling upon the UN to enforce its Resolution #1559.
Who wrote the above? Please remember to sign your posts. Also, what changes to the article are you proposing here?-- FNV 14:07, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
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Hope no one objects, but Annan is quoted twice in that passage - it's awkward, I'm going to reword it without altering the meaning.-- FNV 13:31, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
This article has some POV issues. I've tried to fix some of them, but other editors more familiar with other parts of article should also try to do that. Carlossuarez46 22:05, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
From the first section 'UNIFILs mandate expires July 312t 2006'. Does anyone have a soucre on this, or news of any additional extensions (security council or interm resolutions)? -- mitrebox 04:59, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
I proposed a chart of that shows the committment of troops each country is making to the expanded UNIFIL based on UN Resolution 1701. It could look as follows:
Country | Date of committment | Size of committment | Currently deployed | Sources |
---|---|---|---|---|
Italy | 24 August 2006 | 3000 | [1] [2] | |
France | 24 August 2006 | 2000 | 170 | [3] [4] |
Spain | 24 August 2006 | 1200 | [5] | |
Finland Norway Sweden |
24 August 2006 | 800 | [6] | |
Poland | 25 August 2006 | 500 | 214 | [7] [8] [9] |
Belgium | 24 August 2006 | 400 | [10] | |
Totals | 7900 | 1990 | [11] |
What do you all think? user:mnw2000 15:04, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
Chart need update, as involved countries and amount of deployed soldiers have changed. Some sources are also unavaible. 94.237.72.140 ( talk) 19:44, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
UNIFIL is officially neutral. Yet, throughout the recent war, it posted on its website for all to see precise information about the movements of Israeli Defense Forces soldiers and the nature of their weaponry and materiel, even specifying the placement of IDF safety structures within hours of their construction. New information was sometimes only 30 minutes old when it was posted, and never more than 24 hours old. user:mnw2000 18:03, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
Mnw2000 is quoting the weekly Standard in its article from 09/04/2006, Volume 011, Issue 47. The article is currently linked on the Drudge Report. I have performed a cursory investigation and have read several older press releases on UNIFIL's website and the claims within the weekly Standard's article appear to be true. I suggest that someone with a better sense for Wikipedia writing add a section to the UNIFIL article regarding this, as well as possibly a concurrent item on Wikinews.
You can confirmt hat the Weekly Standard article is true by looking at the press released from the UN [12]. Actually, I learned of the article from another source other than Drudge, but I did go to the UN web site to confirm the information. I was actually quite amazed at the information provided by the UN about a ongoing military operation. Not only was the article correct about the detail information regarding Israel's operations in Lebanon, but the lack of information about Hezbollah's operations in the same region. I also suggest that someone with better writing sklls than I, create either a new section or a new artcle regarding UNIFIL's role in the Israeli-Lebanon conflict (dating back from 1978). user:mnw2000 14:19, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
It seems to me UNIFIL does not know or is confused about its own mission.
According to Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) of 11 August 2006, UNIFIL, in addition to carrying out its mandate under resolutions 425 and 426, shall:
Now compare the above with UNIFIL's current 'mission statement' as stated on their web site:
There seem to be some omissions of substance in the above! Note the 'clever' use of the words 'among other things' in the above statement. Can you spot what specific points of Resolution 1701 are missing? Can you figure a reason as to why they were left out? Are the omissions of little significance? Do you think it demonstrates a 'balanced and neutral' stance by UNIFIL?
Bardwell 22:07, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
Urgently needed - new definition for the word ’neutral’
On 26 Augus IDF operating in southern Lebanon blasted open a Hezbollah bunker 400 meters from the security fence near Rus Naqoura, where UNIFIL is headquartered, and only a mere stone's throw from a UN post. The bunker was erected by Hezbollah in a 40-meter by two-kilometer pit, in which they built dozens of outposts. The bunker had shooting positions of poured concrete, and the combat posts inside were equipped with phone lines, showers, toilets, air ducts, and emergency exits, as well as logistical paraphernalia for Hezbollah. Among the findings was a Katyusha rocket launcher, most likely used in rocket attacks against northern Israel.
See;
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1154525953897&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull. How does all this square with UNIFIL neutrality? (A friend of mine would like to know.)
Bardwell 00:29, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
UN missions aren't neutral, just impartial.
UNIFIL missions are clearly designed to protect lebanese population from Hezbolla and israel.
They shouldn't care if the people they got to disarm to enforce security in lebanon are arab or jews.
The security of israel is not currently threatened by lebanon (no rockets since the cease fire to 5 september), so there is so no need for a UN mission to protect israel from lebanon.
Taulier 13:44, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
I added this last piece of information (proven by news reports and photographs) as part of the article itself. This is similar to many reports that have accused IDF of hitting ambulances and press vehicles but with a lot less convincing proof that have found thier way into Wikipedia articles.
user:mnw2000 16:43, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
Outrageous accusations? How about the ourtrageous accusations of massacres, targeting of journalist and ambulances, etc. that we hear against Israel on a regular basis? We heard that 60 were killed, but the Red Cross could only verify 28. We hear how the airport was destroyed, but only its runways were targeted (and already repaired). As for the ambulance in question, did you look at the pictures (which were once on the Red Cross' own web site) for yourself? Why is it we trust the picture as fact when it seems to indict Israel but doubt it when it does not? Wikipedia should allow analysis of photos before using them as fact. We already now about several faked and staged photos coming out of Southern Lebanon. user:mnw2000 15:17, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
Is the Chefs section supposed to be Chiefs? If not, are the chefs really necessary? I don't think it is material who cooks for the soldiers. -- יהושועEric 22:36, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
However, Columbia isn't listet in the article as part of the mission. -- 213.155.231.26 11:08, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
Does anybody intend to add the info about the last incident when the UNIFIL patrol was threatened by armed militants while trying to intercept an ammo-laden truck?
The Lebanese source: http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/0/327F51C7B8C4E871C22574340050CA68?OpenDocument The Israeli source: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1208870467690&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Deinocheirus ( talk) 16:59, 23 April 2008 (UTC)Deinocheirus
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It is quite unclear to me why someone would want this text to be part of the lede. __ meco ( talk) 10:24, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
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[13] This should be part of the article —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.81.244.155 ( talk) 21:58, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
The section titled "Personal representatives of the Secretary-General for Southern Lebanon", is listed "in front of" the commanders of UNIFIL. That does not make sense, considering the name of this article. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Interim_Force_in_Lebanon#Personal_representatives_of_the_Secretary-General_for_Southern_Lebanon ).-- Sølvguttene ( talk) 04:58, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
Ireland is deploying 440 soldiers to Lebanon by the end of June, I believe the previous 150 went back? Irish Defence Forces Article http://www.military.ie/press-office/news-events/single-view/article/defence-forces-troops-prepare-for-deployment-to-lebanon?cHash=381f874598c5e69a169ad855205bf747 Someone please put it in wherever it should be —Preceding unsigned comment added by Feljin J ( talk • contribs) 13:00, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
Someone should expand this section with the treasure trove of information in this article.-- RM ( Be my friend) 00:05, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
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You forgot Canada. We sent 112 (think that number's correct) in April-September 1978 in a support role. We provided radio and teletype communications. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.69.18.130 ( talk) 15:17, 15 May 2014 (UTC)
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I am not certain how many troops were involved, but I believe about 500 or so were contributed between 1982 and 2009. Poland isn't currently listed in the article. 2607:FCC8:A24C:FC00:226:BBFF:FE11:9033 ( talk) 03:02, 26 August 2016 (UTC)
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The Secretary-General has appointed Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL, succeeding Michael Beary on 7 August. [1] J Hooper ( talk) 01:14, 15 July 2018 (UTC)
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Just a small correction for accuracy. None of the two personalities were born in Lebanon. They are sons of immigrants from Lebanon, but they were born in their respective countries. Rodentologist ( talk) 12:28, 12 December 2018 (UTC)
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The information here is almost entirely duplicated on Attacks on United Nations personnel during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. Lets merge it here. Tewfik Talk 01:12, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
Result: should not be merged.
"merge" tag removed from main article. 71.103.114.85 20:55, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
"Israeli families and official also accused individuals in the UN force of aiding the abduction." This seems only as an unproven claim. Who has revealed what about UN involvement in this case? Jakro64 22:31, 21 Nov 2004 (UTC)
The story was put forth by the families of killed soldiers and implied by some members of the press. According to a partisan web site on the matter (and there are many), an Indian peacekeeper also claimed in a radio interview that UNIFIL cooperated with the abduction. Suspicion was also caused by the UN's denial of posession of a video filmed by Indian peacekeepers a day after the abduction, which it later admitted to having and turned over (as mentioned). A UN investigation has found the accusations to be false but the families are unconvinced and suing the UN. Even if one rejects the UN story, it is not clear what the motive would have been in aiding Hizballah since, according to the UN-drawn Blue Line, Hizballah is attempting to wrongfully claim Israeli terrirory. Kalanga 27 Feb 2005
Some one with sources better than me should include a segment on interactions with the various Lebenese militas (Amal, Hezbolla, S.L.A. etc. ) and the IDF(Israeli). I know quite a few UNFIL personnel were killed by both the Militas and the IDF. Also to balance the 2000 IDF Kidnapping segment, It should be noted that the IDF(Irish Defence Forces in this case) suspects that 2 of its soldiers in UNFIL were abducted & executed by the SLA, allegedly acting under guidance from at least 1 Shin Bet agent, possibly 2 (cira 1984, not exactly sure). This is documented in "Pity The Nation" by Robert Fisk, not sure about where you would find other sources 195.7.34.195 12:17, 23 March 2006 (UTC) K.B. McKenna March 23 2006
I am about to correct a minor misspelling - it is actually "Hezbollah". The article spells it "Hizballah".
the link http://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N05/210/76/pdf/N0521076.pdf?OpenElement appears to be broken. Mcspiff 19:01, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
As evidenced by the large numbers of rockets directed toward Israel recently, UNIFIL has failed to prevent Iran and Syrian supply from reaching Hizballah.
Israel's Prime Minister Olmert is also calling upon the UN to enforce its Resolution #1559.
Who wrote the above? Please remember to sign your posts. Also, what changes to the article are you proposing here?-- FNV 14:07, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
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Hope no one objects, but Annan is quoted twice in that passage - it's awkward, I'm going to reword it without altering the meaning.-- FNV 13:31, 27 July 2006 (UTC)
This article has some POV issues. I've tried to fix some of them, but other editors more familiar with other parts of article should also try to do that. Carlossuarez46 22:05, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
From the first section 'UNIFILs mandate expires July 312t 2006'. Does anyone have a soucre on this, or news of any additional extensions (security council or interm resolutions)? -- mitrebox 04:59, 31 July 2006 (UTC)
I proposed a chart of that shows the committment of troops each country is making to the expanded UNIFIL based on UN Resolution 1701. It could look as follows:
Country | Date of committment | Size of committment | Currently deployed | Sources |
---|---|---|---|---|
Italy | 24 August 2006 | 3000 | [1] [2] | |
France | 24 August 2006 | 2000 | 170 | [3] [4] |
Spain | 24 August 2006 | 1200 | [5] | |
Finland Norway Sweden |
24 August 2006 | 800 | [6] | |
Poland | 25 August 2006 | 500 | 214 | [7] [8] [9] |
Belgium | 24 August 2006 | 400 | [10] | |
Totals | 7900 | 1990 | [11] |
What do you all think? user:mnw2000 15:04, 25 August 2006 (UTC)
Chart need update, as involved countries and amount of deployed soldiers have changed. Some sources are also unavaible. 94.237.72.140 ( talk) 19:44, 25 June 2012 (UTC)
UNIFIL is officially neutral. Yet, throughout the recent war, it posted on its website for all to see precise information about the movements of Israeli Defense Forces soldiers and the nature of their weaponry and materiel, even specifying the placement of IDF safety structures within hours of their construction. New information was sometimes only 30 minutes old when it was posted, and never more than 24 hours old. user:mnw2000 18:03, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
Mnw2000 is quoting the weekly Standard in its article from 09/04/2006, Volume 011, Issue 47. The article is currently linked on the Drudge Report. I have performed a cursory investigation and have read several older press releases on UNIFIL's website and the claims within the weekly Standard's article appear to be true. I suggest that someone with a better sense for Wikipedia writing add a section to the UNIFIL article regarding this, as well as possibly a concurrent item on Wikinews.
You can confirmt hat the Weekly Standard article is true by looking at the press released from the UN [12]. Actually, I learned of the article from another source other than Drudge, but I did go to the UN web site to confirm the information. I was actually quite amazed at the information provided by the UN about a ongoing military operation. Not only was the article correct about the detail information regarding Israel's operations in Lebanon, but the lack of information about Hezbollah's operations in the same region. I also suggest that someone with better writing sklls than I, create either a new section or a new artcle regarding UNIFIL's role in the Israeli-Lebanon conflict (dating back from 1978). user:mnw2000 14:19, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
It seems to me UNIFIL does not know or is confused about its own mission.
According to Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) of 11 August 2006, UNIFIL, in addition to carrying out its mandate under resolutions 425 and 426, shall:
Now compare the above with UNIFIL's current 'mission statement' as stated on their web site:
There seem to be some omissions of substance in the above! Note the 'clever' use of the words 'among other things' in the above statement. Can you spot what specific points of Resolution 1701 are missing? Can you figure a reason as to why they were left out? Are the omissions of little significance? Do you think it demonstrates a 'balanced and neutral' stance by UNIFIL?
Bardwell 22:07, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
Urgently needed - new definition for the word ’neutral’
On 26 Augus IDF operating in southern Lebanon blasted open a Hezbollah bunker 400 meters from the security fence near Rus Naqoura, where UNIFIL is headquartered, and only a mere stone's throw from a UN post. The bunker was erected by Hezbollah in a 40-meter by two-kilometer pit, in which they built dozens of outposts. The bunker had shooting positions of poured concrete, and the combat posts inside were equipped with phone lines, showers, toilets, air ducts, and emergency exits, as well as logistical paraphernalia for Hezbollah. Among the findings was a Katyusha rocket launcher, most likely used in rocket attacks against northern Israel.
See;
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1154525953897&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull. How does all this square with UNIFIL neutrality? (A friend of mine would like to know.)
Bardwell 00:29, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
UN missions aren't neutral, just impartial.
UNIFIL missions are clearly designed to protect lebanese population from Hezbolla and israel.
They shouldn't care if the people they got to disarm to enforce security in lebanon are arab or jews.
The security of israel is not currently threatened by lebanon (no rockets since the cease fire to 5 september), so there is so no need for a UN mission to protect israel from lebanon.
Taulier 13:44, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
I added this last piece of information (proven by news reports and photographs) as part of the article itself. This is similar to many reports that have accused IDF of hitting ambulances and press vehicles but with a lot less convincing proof that have found thier way into Wikipedia articles.
user:mnw2000 16:43, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
Outrageous accusations? How about the ourtrageous accusations of massacres, targeting of journalist and ambulances, etc. that we hear against Israel on a regular basis? We heard that 60 were killed, but the Red Cross could only verify 28. We hear how the airport was destroyed, but only its runways were targeted (and already repaired). As for the ambulance in question, did you look at the pictures (which were once on the Red Cross' own web site) for yourself? Why is it we trust the picture as fact when it seems to indict Israel but doubt it when it does not? Wikipedia should allow analysis of photos before using them as fact. We already now about several faked and staged photos coming out of Southern Lebanon. user:mnw2000 15:17, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
Is the Chefs section supposed to be Chiefs? If not, are the chefs really necessary? I don't think it is material who cooks for the soldiers. -- יהושועEric 22:36, 23 January 2007 (UTC)
However, Columbia isn't listet in the article as part of the mission. -- 213.155.231.26 11:08, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
Does anybody intend to add the info about the last incident when the UNIFIL patrol was threatened by armed militants while trying to intercept an ammo-laden truck?
The Lebanese source: http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/0/327F51C7B8C4E871C22574340050CA68?OpenDocument The Israeli source: http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1208870467690&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Deinocheirus ( talk) 16:59, 23 April 2008 (UTC)Deinocheirus
I removed the following text from the article's lede section:
It is quite unclear to me why someone would want this text to be part of the lede. __ meco ( talk) 10:24, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
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[13] This should be part of the article —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.81.244.155 ( talk) 21:58, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
The section titled "Personal representatives of the Secretary-General for Southern Lebanon", is listed "in front of" the commanders of UNIFIL. That does not make sense, considering the name of this article. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Interim_Force_in_Lebanon#Personal_representatives_of_the_Secretary-General_for_Southern_Lebanon ).-- Sølvguttene ( talk) 04:58, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
Ireland is deploying 440 soldiers to Lebanon by the end of June, I believe the previous 150 went back? Irish Defence Forces Article http://www.military.ie/press-office/news-events/single-view/article/defence-forces-troops-prepare-for-deployment-to-lebanon?cHash=381f874598c5e69a169ad855205bf747 Someone please put it in wherever it should be —Preceding unsigned comment added by Feljin J ( talk • contribs) 13:00, 6 May 2011 (UTC)
Someone should expand this section with the treasure trove of information in this article.-- RM ( Be my friend) 00:05, 23 July 2011 (UTC)
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You forgot Canada. We sent 112 (think that number's correct) in April-September 1978 in a support role. We provided radio and teletype communications. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.69.18.130 ( talk) 15:17, 15 May 2014 (UTC)
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I am not certain how many troops were involved, but I believe about 500 or so were contributed between 1982 and 2009. Poland isn't currently listed in the article. 2607:FCC8:A24C:FC00:226:BBFF:FE11:9033 ( talk) 03:02, 26 August 2016 (UTC)
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The Secretary-General has appointed Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy as Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL, succeeding Michael Beary on 7 August. [1] J Hooper ( talk) 01:14, 15 July 2018 (UTC)
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Just a small correction for accuracy. None of the two personalities were born in Lebanon. They are sons of immigrants from Lebanon, but they were born in their respective countries. Rodentologist ( talk) 12:28, 12 December 2018 (UTC)