UN peacekeepers reported observing extensive Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, including armored movements and demolition works. This comes amid reported explosions and drone activity near the Lebanon border, with Hezbollah claiming strikes on Israeli targets.
The increased military activity and reported explosions in southern Lebanon, observed by UN peacekeepers, highlight ongoing tensions and potential escalation risks in the region, impacting regional stability and international peacekeeping efforts.
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon are observing "extensive" Israeli military activity, including significant armored movements, engineering, demolition works, and logistical traffic, according to UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The UNIFIL mission also reported intensive air activities involving fighter aircraft and drones. Of 531 trajectories recorded, the vast majority originated from Israeli positions, with a small number presumably launched by Hezbollah. This comes amid reports of large explosions over Marjayoun and Nabatieh during an Israeli military operation, and Hezbollah claiming drone strikes on Israeli targets. Israel confirmed intercepting drones near its border.