Peacekeeping amidst daily exchanges of fire – sometimes receiving direct hits – can be a formidable undertaking. 

As part of UNIFIL’s efforts to enhance capacity of local emergency workers in south Lebanon, the mission’s French-led Force Commander’s Reserve (FCR) unit recently conducted first aid training for firefighters of the Frun fire station and donated basic first aid kits.

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.