In a statement, the international command urged Israel’s timely withdrawal and deployment of the Lebanese Army in the south, as well as the full implementation of Resolution 1701 as a comprehensive path to peace.

Faced with actions that jeopardize the fragile cessation of hostilities, the UN peacekeeping mission insisted on the need to coordinate efforts with the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the latter accelerate recruitment efforts and redeploy troops to the south.

The blue-helmeted force reiterated to both sides the need to fulfill their obligations and monitor progress made, including the absence of armed forces south of the Litani River, except for the Lebanese government and Unifil, as well as respecting the Blue Line.

In its message, the UN mission endorsed the continuation of mandated duties, including monitoring and reporting all violations of Resolution 1701 to the Security Council.

At dawn, Israeli forces penetrated into Wadi al-Hujeir, a region it was unable to access during the war due to the response of Lebanese Resistance fighters.

For its part, the Lebanese Army increased its alert and readiness at the Qaaqaaiyet El-Jisr checkpoint, following Israeli movements from Taybeh towards Aadchit El-Qsair and Qantara.

In a statement, the Lebanese military denounced the persistent Israeli violation of the ceasefire agreement, as well as the attacks on Lebanon’s sovereignty and the destruction of villages and towns south of the nation.

The Lebanese army said they are monitoring the situation in coordination with Unifil and the follow-up committee for the ceasefire implementation.

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