Southern Lebanon: UNIFIL continues patrols between Israeli army and Hezbollah
Around 600 French troops from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are deployed in southern Lebanon. The UN mission documents violations of international law attributed to both Israel and Hezbollah in an area where the Israeli army has controlled around 6% of the territory since spring.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is continuing its patrol missions in southern Lebanon, where around 600 French troops are deployed.
According to the reported information, the Israeli army has occupied around 6% of the country’s southern area since spring. In this environment, the Blue Helmets operate between Israeli positions and those of Hezbollah.
A monitoring and documentation mission
UNIFIL is tasked with observing and documenting daily violations of international law attributed to both sides. Its peacekeeping role therefore continues in a context marked by the presence of the Israeli army and Hezbollah in the area.
The future of the UN force in question
The continuation of this mission remains uncertain. While patrols continue, UNIFIL’s future in southern Lebanon is described as uncertain.
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