Unifil records 1,030 projectile launches in south Lebanon in a week
Unifil records 1,030 projectile launches in south Lebanon in a week Levels of violence are lower than earlier this year, but the situation in south Lebanon "remains fragile," the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has warned on Friday. The peacekeeping force said that between 21-27 August, it recorded 1,030 projectile trajectories in the area, an average of 147 per day. “Behind…
Political analyst Beshara Charbel contends that Lebanon's apprehensions regarding the renewal of UNIFIL's mandate are unfounded. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Charbel affirmed that the force's presence has never inhibited Israel in the past. He elaborated that international troops guarantee adherence to the mission's principles, offering monitoring and prevention of infractions.
However, Charbel highlighted that southern Lebanon has been the site of numerous conflicts and repeated incursions, leading to the establishment of the United Nations force in 2006. He emphasized that these international forces have, over time, failed to prevent Israeli incursions or uphold their mandate to maintain a weapons-free zone, as rocket sites and tunnels have proliferated in the region.
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