Yesterday afternoon, UNIFIL peacekeepers observed a series of Israeli airstrikes in our area of operations in south Lebanon, in the villages of Marounah, Majadel, and Baraashit. This comes as the Lebanese Armed Forces continue operations to control unauthorized weapons and infrastructure in south Lebanon.

These actions are clear violations of Security Council resolution 1701. We urge the Israel Defense Forces to avail of the liaison and coordination mechanisms available to them. We caution Lebanese actors against any reaction that could aggravate the situation further.

Also last night, peacekeepers on patrol were approached by six men on three mopeds near Bint Jbeil, with one man firing approximately three shots into the back of the vehicle. No one was hurt.

Attacks on peacekeepers are unacceptable and serious violations of resolution 1701. We remind the Lebanese authorities of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers, and demand a full and immediate investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. 

UNIFIL continues to monitor and report on the situation in south Lebanon, and to support both Lebanon and Israel in their implementation of resolution 1701. Both parties must adhere to their commitments and obligations under the resolution and to the understanding reached in November, if they are to safeguard the progress achieved so far.

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