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.