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Al Manar
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Hezbollah-UN Meeting Discusses Risks of Potential Escalation in South Lebanon amid Repeated Israeli Attacks
Hezbollah's Liaison and Coordination Unit Head, Hajj Wafiq Safa, met with the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert to discuss the latest developments in South Lebanon. According to a statement issued by Hezbollah Media Relations, the meeting comes in the context of the regular coordination between the two sides. The meeting tackled the Security Council Resolution 1701 and current developments in southern Lebanon, the statement maintained. 'The meeting also addressed developments along the Blue Line, repeated Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the risks of potential escalation, and the need to adhere to and comply with the UN resolution to maintain stability in the region.' On Friday, Al-Manar correspondent reported that the Lebanese Army units found Israeli spy cameras while removing earthen berms erected by the enemy in the outskirts of Bloda border town, South Lebanon. Israeli occupation warplanes launched a wave of intense airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon late Thursday night, marking a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid state silence.
Al Manar
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
UNIFIL Raises Alarm Over Israeli Aggression Near Blue Line
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed serious concern over what it described as 'recent hostile actions' by the Israeli occupation forces targeting UN peacekeepers and UN property near the Blue Line, including a direct fire incident on Monday. UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday's incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a UNIFIL position south of the village of Kfar Shouba. — UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) May 14, 2025 In an official statement, UNIFIL reported that around 7:20 PM on Monday, peacekeepers observed two gunshots fired from the so-called 'Israeli side' of the Blue Line. One of the bullets directly struck a UNIFIL base near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Shouba. 'This marks the first direct hit on a UNIFIL site since the cessation of hostilities agreement on November 27, 2024,' the statement noted. UNIFIL also documented at least four other incidents in recent days involving Israeli fire near its positions along the Blue Line. The mission cited additional 'hostile behavior' by the Israeli occupation forces targeting peacekeepers conducting operational activities in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The statement detailed several other troubling encounters. On Monday, UN peacekeepers patrolling with the Lebanese Army near Maroun Al-Ras reported being targeted with a laser beam from an Israeli occupation army position. A similar incident occurred on May 7 near Alma Al-Shaab, when a UNIFIL patrol was illuminated with laser beams from two Israeli Merkava tanks. As the patrol moved, a drone flew overhead at a low altitude of approximately five meters and followed it for nearly a kilometer. In a separate incident the same day, a reconnaissance drone repeatedly circled a UNIFIL site near the town of Houla. UNIFIL strongly condemned these actions, reaffirming its protest and urging all parties to uphold their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property. 'The sanctity of UN premises, personnel, and assets must be respected at all times,' the mission emphasized.
RTÉ News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
UNIFIL reports direct fire by Israel near peacekeeping post
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that direct fire from the Israeli army had hit the perimeter of one of its peacekeeping positions in south Lebanon. In a statement, UNIFIL said the incident yesterday was the first of its kind since Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November. UNIFIL sits on the international committee created to supervise the ceasefire agreement that kicked in on 27 November and ended more than two months of all-out war between Israel and the pro-Iranian militant group. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on the incident, in which UNIFIL said one of its bases in the village of Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon was hit. "In recent days, UNIFIL has also observed other aggressive behaviour by the IDF (Israeli military) towards peacekeepers performing operational activities in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1701," it said, referring to a UN resolution originally adopted in 2006 to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Yesterday's incident occurred near the Blue Line, a UN-mapped demarcation separating Lebanon from Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Any unauthorised crossing of the Blue Line by land or by air from any side constitutes a violation of Security Council Resolution 1701. UNIFIL cited other alleged incidents it blamed on the Israeli army, including being targeted by lasers while it was performing a patrol with the Lebanese army in the southern border town of Maroun al-Ras. Israel has continued to occasionally strike areas in south Lebanon, saying that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. UNIFIL is concerned by the recent aggressive posture of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) involving UNIFIL personnel and assets near the Blue Line, including yesterday's incident in which a direct fire hit the perimeter of a UNIFIL position south of the village of Kfar Shouba. — UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) May 14, 2025 It has also struck the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut several times. The ceasefire terms require that neither Hezbollah nor any other armed group have weapons in areas near the border south of the Litani river, which flows into the Mediterranean some 20km north of the Israeli border. They require Israel to withdraw troops from the south and that the Lebanese army deploy into the border region. Israel has largely completed its withdrawal, though it insisted on keeping its forces at five points inside Lebanon that it considers strategic and has repeatedly launched strikes inside the country. Lebanon and Israel have accused each other of failing to fully implement the deal. Israel still has troops on five hilltop positions in the south. Rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards Israel twice, though Hezbollah denied any role. Israel killed thousands of Hezbollah fighters in the war, destroyed much of its arsenal and eliminated its top leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah. The war spiralled after Hezbollah opened fire at the beginning of the Gaza war, declaring solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas. At the height of the fighting last October, the peacekeeping force accused Israel of having hit its positions or peacekeepers at least 20 times.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli gunfire hits perimeter of UN peacekeeping post in Lebanon, UNIFIL says
CAIRO (Reuters) - The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Wednesday that direct fire from the Israeli army had hit the perimeter of one of its peacekeeping positions in south Lebanon. In a statement, UNIFIL said the incident on Tuesday was the first of its kind since Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on the incident, in which UNIFIL said one of its bases in the village of Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon was hit. "In recent days, UNIFIL has also observed other aggressive behaviour by the IDF (Israeli military) towards peacekeepers performing operational activities in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1701," it said, referring to a U.N. resolution originally adopted in 2006 to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Tuesday's incident occurred near the Blue Line, a U.N.-mapped demarcation separating Lebanon from Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Any unauthorised crossing of the Blue Line by land or by air from any side constitutes a violation of Security Council Resolution 1701. UNIFIL cited other alleged incidents it blamed on the Israeli army, including being targeted by lasers while it was performing a patrol with the Lebanese army in the southern border town of Maroun al-Ras on Tuesday. Israel has continued to occasionally strike areas in south Lebanon, saying that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. It has also struck the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut several times. The ceasefire terms require that neither Hezbollah nor any other armed group have weapons in areas near the border south of the Litani river, which flows into the Mediterranean some 20 km (12 miles) north of the Israeli border. They require Israel to withdraw troops from the south and that the Lebanese army deploy into the border region. Lebanon and Israel have accused each other of failing to fully implement the deal. Israel still has troops on five hilltop positions in the south. Rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards Israel twice, though Hezbollah denied any role. Israel killed thousands of Hezbollah fighters in the war, destroyed much of its arsenal and eliminated its top leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah. The war spiralled after Hezbollah opened fire at the beginning of the Gaza war, declaring solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Israeli gunfire hits perimeter of UN peacekeeping post in Lebanon, Unifil says
CAIRO - The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) said on Wednesday that direct fire from the Israeli army had hit the perimeter of one of its peacekeeping positions in south Lebanon. In a statement, Unifil said the incident on Tuesday was the first of its kind since Israel and Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on the incident, in which Unifil said one of its bases in the village of Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon was hit. "In recent days, Unifil has also observed other aggressive behaviour by the IDF (Israeli military) towards peacekeepers performing operational activities in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1701," it said, referring to a UN resolution originally adopted in 2006 to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Tuesday's incident occurred near the Blue Line, a UN-mapped demarcation separating Lebanon from Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Any unauthorised crossing of the Blue Line by land or by air from any side constitutes a violation of Security Council Resolution 1701. Unifil cited other alleged incidents it blamed on the Israeli army, including being targeted by lasers while it was performing a patrol with the Lebanese army in the southern border town of Maroun al-Ras on Tuesday. Israel has continued to occasionally strike areas in south Lebanon, saying that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. It has also struck the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut several times. The ceasefire terms require that neither Hezbollah nor any other armed group have weapons in areas near the border south of the Litani river, which flows into the Mediterranean some 20 km (12 miles) north of the Israeli border. They require Israel to withdraw troops from the south and that the Lebanese army deploy into the border region. Lebanon and Israel have accused each other of failing to fully implement the deal. Israel still has troops on five hilltop positions in the south. Rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards Israel twice, though Hezbollah denied any role. Israel killed thousands of Hezbollah fighters in the war, destroyed much of its arsenal and eliminated its top leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah. The war spiralled after Hezbollah opened fire at the beginning of the Gaza war, declaring solidarity with its Palestinian ally Hamas. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
