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This paper discusses Italy's contribution to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Mission. It describes the mandate, activities and contribution of Italian troops in monitoring the cessation of hostilities along the border, the permanent deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in Southern Lebanon, assistance to the Lebanese Government in securing its borders and the disarmament of armed groups in the area of operations. The high number of Italian troops deployed to Lebanon, the author argues, reflects the importance of the UNIFIL II mission for the Italian authorities.