It is six months since the exchanges of fire across the Blue Line began, and continue unabated, taking a heavy toll on both sides.  The lives of thousands of people have been profoundly affected.

UNIFIL is very concerned over the surge of violence occurring across the Blue Line right now. This escalation has caused a high number of civilian deaths and the destruction of homes and livelihoods. 

The ongoing exchanges of fire between Lebanese territory and Israel have claimed too many lives, inflicted life-changing injuries, and caused significant damage to houses and public infrastructure along the Blue Line.