UNIFIL: Peace in southern Lebanon requires trust, determination and joint action
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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked United Nations Day, recalling the enduring values on which the organization was founded and renewing its commitment to achieving peace and stability in southern Lebanon. In a message issued for the occasion, the Head of Mission and Force Commander, Major General Diodato…
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The southern border and the Blue Line
What is independently established about the incident, and what is attributed to a party?
The UN identified the Blue Line in 2000 to verify Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. UNIFIL explains that it is a withdrawal line, not an agreed international border.
UNIFIL · Blue Line FAQ ↗Security Council Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006, called for a full cessation of hostilities and strengthened UNIFIL’s mandate. The resolution is a reference for understanding reports about hostilities and deployments in southern Lebanon; it does not by itself verify a particular incident.
UN Security Council · 2006 ↗
Earlier reporting on this subject
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