UNIFIL reports IDF movements and fire near blue line; peacekeepers find weapons caches
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UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported large Israeli Defense Forces vehicle movements, small-arms and direct fire incidents near UN positions, and the discovery of weapons caches including rockets and mortar boxes. UN spokespeople urged parties to protect UN personnel and reported ongoing joint patrols with the Lebanese Armed Forces.
UNIFIL peacekeepers reported observation of Israeli Defense Forces vehicle movements and multiple incidents of fire near the Israel-Lebanon Blue Line, the UN Spokesperson said. Over the past two days, UNIFIL observed more than 100 IDF vehicles in Sector East and about 60 in Sector West, with several Merkava tanks among them (00:03:41).
Peacekeepers reported approximately 300 rounds of small-arms fire originating from south of the Blue Line and impacting near a UNIFIL position in Kfar Shuba, and another 100 rounds of direct fire impacting near Shaba. The spokesperson reminded all parties of their obligation to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property.
UNIFIL also reported the discovery of unauthorized weapons and ammunition caches and the seizure of mortar boxes, a tunnel and military equipment near Sector West; peacekeepers found three rockets and a fuse near Kfar Shuba in Sector East. As part of its mandate, UNIFIL said it trained with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on explosive threat awareness and defensive techniques, and continues joint patrols with LAF to protect civilians during the harvest season.
No formal UN decision or security council action was announced in the briefing; the update was presented as operational reporting by UN peacekeeping forces.