Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL
Summary
Violence has increased in southern Lebanon with many projectiles fired daily by the Israeli military, causing civilians to suffer and some to flee their homes. The United Nations peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) is working to help keep peace and provide aid, but tensions remain high between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Between August 5 and 16, an average of 137 projectiles were fired each day in southern Lebanon.
- On one weekend, 208 projectiles were fired on Saturday and 185 on Sunday.
- The June 26 ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel is still in place but under strain.
- The ceasefire deal involves disarming Hezbollah but does not demand Israeli troops to leave southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah rejects the deal, demanding Israel fully withdraw from Lebanon first.
- UNIFIL peacekeepers patrol, clear roads, monitor the situation, and help deliver humanitarian aid.
- Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun supports extending UNIFIL's mission until the end of the year to keep peace.
- Since March 2, Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon have killed at least 4,346 people, including 11 on the most recent Saturday.
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