During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel.

Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to urge restraint.

Just after noon today, UNIFIL received reports that at least two rockets had been fired from Lebanon towards Israel.

The IDF confirmed the reports and responded with artillery fire.

Rockets have been launched from southern Lebanon into northern Israel and Israel Defense Forces has retaliated.

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col is in direct contact with the parties urging all sides to exercise maximum restraint at this critical time.