Following the increase of violence along the border between Israel and
Lebanon which culminated by the invasion of Lebanon by Israel on 14
March 1978, this Mission was established in March 1978 to confirm the
withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, to restore
international peace and security, and to assist the Government of Lebanon
in ensuring the return of its effective authority in the area. Awarded for 90 days consecutive service between 19 March 1978 to the present (Canadian
participation ended 6 October 1978). The UN strictly applies their medals
policy and will not consider requests for initial issue of the UN medals that
are submitted more than one year after repatriation from the mission area.
The qualifying service is not required for members killed or presumed
killed while on assignment. In such cases, the medal may be awarded
posthumously.