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UNIFIL Reports Highest Israeli Projectile Count Since June Amid Lebanon Tensions

From Naharnet · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • UNIFIL reported 113 projectiles fired by the Israeli army into Lebanon on Wednesday, the highest number recorded since June 21, indicating a fragile and tense situation.
  • The escalation follows the deaths of two Israeli soldiers in an explosion in southern Lebanon, marking the first Israeli casualties since a truce was implemented in June.
  • UNIFIL emphasizes the need for commitment to Resolution 1701, dialogue, and coordination to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in southern Lebanon.

United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported a significant escalation in cross-border violence, documenting 113 projectiles launched by the Israeli army into Lebanon on Wednesday. This marks the highest single-day tally recorded by UNIFIL since June 21, underscoring the fragility of the situation in the region.

daily violations of Lebanese airspace and military activities on the ground

— UNIFILDescribing the ongoing breaches of Lebanese sovereignty and military actions observed by UN peacekeepers.

The heightened activity occurred after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon. These were the first Israeli deaths reported since a shaky truce between Israel and Hezbollah took effect in June. The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that four additional soldiers were seriously wounded in the incident.

yesterday’s 113 projectiles launched by IDF (Israeli army) are the highest recorded by UNIFIL since 21 June

— UNIFILHighlighting the significant increase in Israeli shelling into Lebanon on Wednesday.

UNIFIL stated that while the overall violence remains lower than in previous months, the situation is precarious. Peacekeepers are continuing their monitoring and reporting to the Security Council, maintaining their operational tempo, and engaging with both parties to help reduce tensions. The U.N. force stressed that adherence to Resolution 1701, coupled with dialogue and coordination, is essential for de-escalation and achieving lasting stability in south Lebanon.

While violence remains significantly lower than in previous months, the overall situation remains fragile.

— UNIFILAssessing the current security environment in southern Lebanon.

Overnight strikes on Thursday targeted areas including Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri, and Majdalzoun, reportedly wounding four people. Artillery shelling also hit Mansouri, Majdalzoun, and Haddatha, according to the National News Agency. The Israeli military stated that an explosion was detonated when soldiers entered a site in Majdalzoun, and the nature of the explosive is under review. Hezbollah has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.

Commitment to Resolution 1701, dialogue and coordination remain essential to de-escalation and key to restoring full stability in south Lebanon.

— UNIFILStating the necessary steps for reducing tensions and achieving peace.
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