BBC given rare access to search for Hezbollah positions with UN troops in Lebanon
Summary
The BBC reported on an operation by UN peacekeeping troops from France in Lebanon, where they searched for Hezbollah positions used to attack Israel. This effort comes after a ceasefire agreement that called for Hezbollah to clear its fighters and weapons from southern Lebanon, while the Lebanese army and Israeli troops would reposition. Violations of the ceasefire have been reported, mainly Israeli incursions and air strikes in Lebanon.Key Facts
- The BBC was allowed to join French troops, who are part of the UN peacekeeping force Unifil, during their mission in Lebanon.
- UN troops searched for areas used by Hezbollah, a Lebanese group, to attack Israel.
- A ceasefire agreement six months ago required Hezbollah to move its fighters and weapons from southern Lebanon.
- The Lebanese army was to take control of the area, and Israeli troops were expected to withdraw.
- Unifil's deputy spokesperson mentioned that most ceasefire violations were by Israel, including air strikes and border infiltrations.
- The UN reported that Israeli air strikes since the ceasefire have killed at least 71 civilians in Lebanon.
- Israel claims its military actions are to protect northern Israeli towns from Hezbollah.
- Lebanon argues that Israel's actions violate the ceasefire and its national sovereignty.
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