UN peacekeepers say Israel built walls inside Lebanese territory
Summary
The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israel built walls extending into Lebanese territory, crossing the UN-marked Blue Line border. This issue arises amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah last year. Lebanese officials and UNIFIL urge Israel to respect the Blue Line and withdraw from these areas.Key Facts
- UNIFIL said Israel constructed walls that crossed the Blue Line, an unofficial border set by the UN between Lebanon and Israel.
- The wall built south of Yaroun makes over 4,000 square meters of Lebanese land inaccessible.
- UNIFIL's survey found the wall extends beyond the Blue Line in other areas too.
- The Israeli military claims the wall is part of ongoing plans, started in 2022, to strengthen the border.
- The Israeli military asserts the wall does not cross the Blue Line.
- The UN and Lebanon consider this construction a violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701.
- Resolution 1701 requires Israel to respect Lebanese territorial integrity.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged an end to Israel's military escalation in southern Lebanon.
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