2. United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Aroldo Lzaro Senz of Spain as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Reference. Send your completed application to one (1) of the following: Important Note:- Incomplete P11 application will not be considered.- Submission of a P11 application does not guarantee selection for an Individual Contractor position in UNIFIL.- UNIFIL does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or any other fees). [15] Following this, UNIFIL focused primarily on the distribution of aid and medical support, while a new force, the Multinational Force in Lebanon assumed primacy, being deployed in Beirut until being withdrawn in March 1984. There were also several attacks on its personnel, including ambushes, kidnappings, shelling and sniping. Major General Lzaro Senz has had a long and distinguished career in the Spanish Army,currently serving as Adviser to the Ministry of Defence for Defence and Security cross-cutting affairs. A Swedish soldier, Karl-Oscar Johansson was killed and another, Marc Lindoberg, was injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in the vicinity of the Khardala Bridge. UNIFIL stated that this would "eventually enable the Lebanese Navy, for the first time in 16 years, to take . On 1 March 2009, France/EUROMARFOR handed over the command of MTF to Belgium. 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Israeli forces withdrew from the area on 13 June 1978, after which South Lebanon Army (SLA) forces under Saad Haddad remained in the area. Its leadership rotates among troop-contributing states; since 2018 UNIFIL has been led by Major General Stefano Del Col (Italy). [1] They were deployed after Israel launched Operation Litani earlier in the month, in response to a cross border raid by Palestinians based in Lebanon. [117], Hezbollah supporters have accused UNIFIL of siding with Israel, especially since the passage of Resolution 1701 which they view as one-sided. A former Israeli diplomat, Itamar Rabinovich, criticised the efficacy of UNIFIL, describing it as "a joke" and stating "They've been there for 26 years and since then, there have been so many skirmishes [along the border]. His last assignment was as Adviser to the Ministry of Defence for Defence and Security cross-cutting affairs in Madrid. Jack Christofides. UNIFIL was also accused of having stepped up its patrols and of failing to coordinate with the Lebanese Army. UNIFIL's mandate is renewed annually by the United Nations Security Council; it was most recently extended on 31 August 2022 with the passing of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2650. [152] They include the following nationalities: A verdict of Trondheim District Court in 2006 resulted in the Norwegian government being ordered to pay 1.216 million kroner as compensation for tortious injury that Knut Braa acquired as a UNIFIL soldier. Today, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a ceremony in Naqoura, south Lebanon, to mark the transfer of authority of its Maritime Task Force (MTF) from Brazil to Germany. In April 2000, Israel notified the UN Secretary General that it was withdrawing from south Lebanon. A total of 120 soldiers from Kazakhstan were deployed as part of the Indian battalion in Lebanon on 31 October 2018. Its personnel were attacked by elements on both sides of the conflict during this time, and financial issues also hampered UNIFIL operations as some UN member states withheld funding for the operation. [115], UNIFIL also came under criticism during the 2006 Lebanon War for broadcasting detailed reports of Israeli troop movements, numbers, and positions on their website which "could have exposed Israeli soldiers to grave danger", while making no such reports about Hezbollah. There is no enemy [inaudible] in a peacekeeping force. Paper based applications submitted through emails will no longer be receivable.Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.UNIFIL does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). When other civilians saw that, they surrounded and attacked the UNIFIL French troops without any weapons. Three Belgian soldiers were killed in an armoured vehicle accident. Home About Mission leadership Mission leadership Major General Aroldo Lzaro Senz On 28 February 2022, Aroldo Lzaro Senz (Spain) took over the command as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, succeeding Major General Stefano Del Col (Italy). Israel was concerned when it was reported that Indonesia was being considered to replace Italy as commander of UNIFIL's naval force. Watch. The Lebanese government reported hundreds of overflights by Israeli aircraft, and also claimed that Israeli troops had illegally crossed the border dozens of times, including into the disputed Shebaa farms area. As long as we don't serve their direct interests, they are going to denigrate it as much as they can. Middle East International No 147, 10 April 1981, Publishers, Middle East International No 347, 31 March 1989; John Keane p.12. [36] In August 2010, two Indonesian soldiers were criticized after they escaped from clashes between Israel and Lebanon by fleeing in a taxi. Complete fully and sign an application form (P.11) in English. As of February 2012, the MTF is under the command of The Secretary-General is grateful to Major General Del Col for his exemplary service and leadership. Another important aspect of MTFs mission is to help build Lebanons Naval capabilities to effectively patrol the 110 nautical miles Lebanese coast, until the country's Naval and Security Forces are fully able to fulfill the maritime security tasks on their own. [18], The period saw an Israel invasion in the 1982 and another on a smaller scale in 1993. Size and Structure UNIFIL is headquartered in the Lebanese town of Naqoura, 14 miles south of Tyre. The French fired against the civilians, arrested a youth driving a motorcycle, and destroyed the vehicle. [149][150] No group has yet admitted responsibility, although the Israeli military believed the attack was perpetrated by members of al-Qaeda.[151]. A French soldier was killed near the village of. The Israeli unit subsequently assisted the Norwegian unit and called in a helicopter to airlift the injured soldier to an Israeli hospital. At the same time, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) an enhanced UNIFIL force was deployed in the . According to American and German correspondents, the French retreated, while the French commander claimed that the Israelis had turned back. When they went into narrow alleys of Lebanese villages some residents first tried to redirect them out of their private areas. [37], The Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Ambassador Dan Gillerman, met with UNIFIL commander, Maj.-Gen. Claudio Graziano, on 15 August 2008, after Israel was accused of unilaterally violating United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 by the almost daily overflights of Lebanese airspace, the continued occupation of the village of Ghajar, and Israel's refusal to submit maps of areas on which it dropped cluster munitions during the 2006 Lebanese war. Its authorized. [132], On 3 October 2006, an Israeli fighter jet penetrated the 2-nautical-mile (3.7km) defense perimeter of the French Navy frigate Courbet without answering radio calls, triggering a diplomatic incident. Major General Lzaro Senz succeeds Major General Stefano Del Col of Italy, who will shortly complete his assignment. "[21], In order to stress the importance of implementing Security Council resolution 1701, UN Secretary-General Annan himself paid a visit to UNIFIL on the ground in August 2006. The Israelis had opened fire after spotting a large squad of guerrillas near the position. Under UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which passed as a result of the 2006 Lebanon War, its mandate and rules of engagement changed. [30] As the French were preparing to deploy, French commander of UNIFIL Alain Pellegrini and the country's foreign minister, Philippe Douste-Blazy, stated that France would not intervene to disarm Hezbollah. Operations Command from UNIFIL to the Lebanese Navy. United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Aroldo Lzaro Senz of Spain as Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations. Shrapnel from tank shells fired by the IDF seriously wounded an Indian soldier on 16 July 2006. The deployment of MTF after the conflict of July-August 2006 was a landmark move that prompted Israel to lift its naval blockade of Lebanon. The daily work and efforts of peacekeepers to maintain calm and stability in south Lebanon over the past 45 years was the subject of a unique photography exhibition at Beit Beirut, the historical building and museum in the heart of the Lebanese capita. [128], On 22 September 2006, French Air Force jets were seen over the skies of Beirut during Hassan Nasrallah's victory speech, possibly trying to protect him from an Israeli assassination attempt. His military education includes the Armored Units Command course, the Airborne/Paratroopers Units Command course and the Spanish Army and Joint Staff course. Rear Admiral Sergio Renato Berna Salgueirinho from Brazil handed over the command to Rear Admiral Axel Schulz of the German Navy. Today, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a ceremony in Naqoura, south Lebanon, to mark the transfer of authority of its Maritime Task Force (MTF) from Brazil to Germany. UNIFIL is looking for: Skilled Laborers: Carpenters - Welders - Electricians - Plumber - HVAC technician - Aerobics trainer - Tennis instructor - Water and Sanitation Operator - Environmental Assistant Unskilled Laborers: Cleaner - Gardener - Cabling - Animal attendant UNIFIL Force Commander Major General Michael Beary inspected the 12 July transfer of authority from. India's UNIFIL contingent has carried out small-scale development projects, operates medical and dental clinics, veterinary care for local animals, and also runs entertainment camps for children and yoga classes. It is supported by 239 international civilian staff, including 78 women, and 583 national civilian staff, including 153 women. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) today concluded their joint live fire exercise employing armoured assets, machine gun and small arms in an area one kilometer south of the UNIFIL Headquarters in Naqoura, south Lebanon. On 29 February 2008, Germany handed over the command of the UNIFIL Maritime Task Force to the European Maritime Force (EUROMARFOR) led by Italy. UNIFIL peacekeepers were in the area where the clashes took place. [148], On 24 June 2007, six UNIFIL soldiers (three Colombians and three Spanish) were killed after their vehicle was hit by an explosive device; two others (both Spanish) were injured in the incident. Following UNIFILs mandate renewal on 31 August 2022, our peacekeepers remain committed to security and stability in south Lebanon and continue to work closely with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), as we have done since the passing of SCR 1701 (2006). 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General Stefano Del Col of Italy Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)", "MAJOR GENERAL AROLDO LZARO TAKES UP DUTIES AS UNIFIL HEAD OF MISSION AND FORCE COMMANDER", Egmont-Koninklijk Instituut voor Internationale Betrekkingen. A Norwegian soldier, Bjoern Hagen Skaar, was killed and another, Oevind Berg, was wounded when an Israeli tank patrol engaged in a nighttime search for guerrillas mistook a Norwegian UNIFIL unit for enemy fighters and fired three tank shells at them. William Kedian was killed in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the SLA. UNIFIL is the only peacekeeping mission with a Maritime Task Force. Previously, the frigate BNS Osman and large patrol craft (LPC) BNS Madhumati were deployed to the mission from 17 May 2010 to 14 June 2014. Folder S-1828-0005-0023 - United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) - directives for the Force Commander. Did you hear of any particular efforts of the United Nations UNIFIL force in the south of Lebanon to prevent the attacks against Israel in the first place. UNIFIL's French-led Force Commander's Reserve (FCR) got its new commander last week. "I would like to thank the Brazilian Government and its Following the 2006 Lebanon War, the United Nations Security Council enhanced UNIFIL and decided that in addition to the original mandate, it would, among other things, monitor the cessation of hostilities; accompany and support the Lebanese Armed Forces as they deploy throughout the south of Lebanon; and extend its assistance to help ensure humanitarian access to civilian populations and the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons. On 15 January 2021, command of UNIFILs Maritime Task Force passed to Germany, which has held it since then. As a Staff Officer, he served at the Spanish Army Training and Doctrine Command; at the European Rapid Operational Force (EUROFOR) Headquarters in the Italian city of Florence; at the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps Spain (HQ NRDC-ESP) Headquarters in Valencia; and as Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army X Mechanized Brigade Guzmn el Bueno in Crdoba. An Irish soldier, Pte. Immediately after the confrontation, the Lebanese men were smuggled onto a bus used by Norwegian peacekeepers on leave, which took them to Beirut. There was a proposal to convert the force into a observation group around this time, although this was ultimately rejected. On 27 August 2006, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan said that UNIFIL would not intercept arms shipments from Syria, unless requested to do so by Lebanon. So they were not useful and that is why we were unhappy with them. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has been deployed in the Lebanon-Israel-Syria triborder area since 1978. [140][141] On 23 October, sources in the Israeli defense establishment said that intelligence gathered by the sorties had revealed that Hezbollah was rebuilding its military infrastructure. [38], Following the war, British military historian John Keegan predicted that Israel would in the future invade Lebanon and continue attacking until Hezbollah's system of tunnels and bunkers was completely destroyed, as Israel would not tolerate a "zone of invulnerability" occupied by a sworn enemy, or a double threat posed by Hezbollah and Hamas rockets, and that Israel might first attack the Gaza Strip. General Lzaro has extensive international experience, including tours of duty in Bosnia and Herzegovina (United Nations Protection Force - UNPROFOR), NATO Stabilization Force (SFOR) and the European Union Rapid Operational Force (EUFOR). On the other hand, if UNIFIL forces were seen to favour the Lebanese, Israel would accuse UNIFIL of collaborating with Hezbollah. 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The corvette BNS Bijoy was deployed from 1 January 2018 to August 2020. On 30 May, Belgium handed over the command of MTF to Italy. Theme: Italy has contributed to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) since 1979 and is the first contributor to UNIFIL II since 2006. Neueste Militrgeschichte an der Schnittstelle von Geschichtswissenschaft, Politik, ffentlichkeit und Streitkrften. UNIFIL-MTF currently comprises naval units from Bangladesh (1 ship), Germany (1 ship), Greece (1 ship), Indonesia (1 ship and 1 helicopter - Dauphin AS 365) and Trkiye (1 ship). Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz telephoned his German counterpart Franz Josef Jung to clarify that "Israel has no intention to carry out any aggressive actions" against the German peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, who are there as part of UNIFIL to enforce an arms embargo against Hezbollah.