Since its establishment in 1978, and then the enhancement of the mission after the 2006 war, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has enjoyed a very strong relationship with local communities in south Lebanon. In addition to their operational activities under UN Security Council Resolution 1701, UNIFIL peacekeepers have also been helping the local communities with different kinds of support, including development projects and donations. With the beginning of the exchanges of fire along the Blue Line on October 8^th, this support became more urgent as people already facing challenges because of the economic crisis continue to suffer due to the current situation.

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