A spokesman for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said today that the extent to which many villages along the “Blue Line” and even deeper into Lebanon have been destroyed and destroyed is “shocking.” Meanwhile, UNIFIL positions in Lebanon have been repeatedly targeted, putting peacekeepers at risk. According to the spokesperson, UNIFIL targets “have been deliberately attacked several times, almost five times” and drones “from the south” have circled around the UNIFIL target, less than a few meters from the nearest point. A few months ago, “traces of possible use of white phosphorous shells” were also discovered near a UNIFIL base. However, the spokesperson said that UNIFIL needs to stay in Lebanon, and the morale of the peacekeepers is still very high. When asked if UNIFIL can exercise its right to self-defense against Israel, the spokesperson said “it can be used, but the important thing is to eliminate tension.”

A spokesman for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said today that the extent to which many villages along the “Blue Line” and even deeper into Lebanon have been destroyed and destroyed is “shocking.” Meanwhile, UNIFIL positions in Lebanon have been repeatedly targeted, putting peacekeepers at risk. According to the spokesperson, UNIFIL targets “have been deliberately attacked several times, almost five times” and drones “from the south” have circled around the UNIFIL target, less than a few meters from the nearest point. A few months ago, “traces of possible use of white phosphorous shells” were also discovered near a UNIFIL base. However, the spokesperson said that UNIFIL needs to stay in Lebanon, and the morale of the peacekeepers is still very high. When asked if UNIFIL can exercise its right to self-defense against Israel, the spokesperson said “it can be used, but the important thing is to eliminate tension.”