UNIFIL records average of 137 projectiles daily in southern Lebanon from Aug 5-16
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UNIFIL recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily into southern Lebanon between August 5 and 16. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the increase, with many families displaced or forced to change daily routines. The escalation came despite the June 26 ceasefire agreement; President Joseph Aoun voiced support for extending UNIFIL's mandate.
Key Facts
- UNIFIL recorded 208 projectiles on Saturday and 185 on Sunday.
- Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun voiced support for extending UNIFIL's mandate.
- UNIFIL's mandate in southern Lebanon is due to expire at the end of this year.
- The June 26 ceasefire agreement did not call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah has rejected the deal and said it will not agree until Israel withdraws from Lebanon.
Two-Week Projectile Surge
UNIFIL recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily between August 5 and 16. The force recorded 208 projectiles on Saturday and 185 on Sunday. UNIFIL said civilians are paying the highest price as tensions rise, with many families displaced or forced to change daily routines. The peacekeeping force said it maintained its presence through patrols, monitoring, removing obstacles from roads, reducing risks posed by explosives and facilitating humanitarian aid.
Ceasefire and Mandate
The escalation comes despite the June 26 ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The agreement, brokered by the United States, is tied to the disarmament of Hezbollah but did not call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces occupying parts of southern Lebanon. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, saying it will not agree until Israel withdraws from Lebanon. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Monday voiced support for extending UNIFIL's mandate, which expires at the end of this year. UN Security Council Resolution 1701 remains the basic framework for restoring stability in southern Lebanon.
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UNIFIL records average of 137 projectiles daily in southern Lebanon from Aug 5-16
