As the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, Hammarskjöld played a crucial role in the establishment of UNIFIL in 1978.
Tueni, a prominent Lebanese journalist and diplomat, advocated for the deployment of UNIFIL to Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War.
Serving as the first Force Commander of UNIFIL, Major-General Erskine led the initial deployment of peacekeeping troops in southern Lebanon.
As the Special Coordinator for Lebanon and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Yamamoto played a crucial role in supporting UNIFIL's mandate.
Appointed as the Force Commander of UNIFIL in 2016, Major-General Beary led efforts to enhance UNIFIL's operational effectiveness and strengthen its engagement with local communities.
Serving as the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations, Salam has been a key advocate for UNIFIL's mandate renewal and has worked to address challenges to peace and stability in Lebanon.
As the Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Abdel-Aziz has played a pivotal role in facilitating dialogue between UNIFIL and local stakeholders, supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote stability in the region.
Griffiths, the former Deputy Force Commander of UNIFIL, contributed to the implementation of UNIFIL's mandate through strategic planning and coordination of peacekeeping operations in southern Lebanon.
As the United Nations Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon and Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative, Rochdi has worked tirelessly to address humanitarian challenges in Lebanon and support UNIFIL's peacekeeping efforts.
Arnault, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in conflict resolution, served as the Special Coordinator for Lebanon and led UNIFIL's efforts to facilitate dialogue and cooperation between the parties involved in the Lebanese-Israeli conflict.