Official twitter account of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). https://t.co/9SoatNfVER
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Nov 17 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Statement:
Yesterday afternoon, a UNIFIL patrol involving French and Finnish peacekeepers – while conducting a patrol in the village of Bedias – faced a denial of freedom of movement from a group of individuals with at least one of them armed.
The patrol managed to get around the obstruction and continued along its planned route. About an hour later, when the patrol had just crossed the village of Maarakeh, it was fired upon about 40 times from behind, likely from non-state actor members.
Nov 14 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
Statement:
This morning, a UNIFIL patrol near Qallawiyah noticed a cache of ammunition near the roadway. After informing the Lebanese Armed Forces of the discovery, peacekeepers continued on their planned route.
A short while later, they got out of their vehicle to remove some debris from the roadway. When getting back into their vehicles, two or three unknown people fired approximately 30 shots in their direction.
Nov 8 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Statement:
Yesterday, two IDF excavators and one IDF bulldozer destroyed part of a fence and a concrete structure in a UNIFIL position in Ras Naqoura. In response to our urgent protest, the IDF denied any activity was taking place inside the UNIFIL position.
The IDF’s deliberate and direct destruction of clearly identifiable UNIFIL property is a flagrant violation of international law and resolution 1701.
Nov 7 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Statement:
This afternoon, a UNIFIL convoy bringing newly-arrived peacekeepers to south Lebanon was passing Saida when a drone strike occurred nearby.
Five peacekeepers were lightly injured and treated by the Lebanese Red Cross on the spot. They will continue to their posts. The Lebanese Army also confirmed three of its soldiers at the nearby checkpoint were injured.
Oct 25 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
On 22 October, peacekeepers on duty at a permanent observation post near Dhayra were observing IDF soldiers conducting house clearing operations nearby. Upon realizing they were being observed, the IDF soldiers fired at the post. The duty guards withdrew to avoid being shot.
The IDF has repeatedly demanded that UNIFIL vacate its positions along the Blue Line and has deliberately damaged camera, lighting, and communications equipment at some of these positions.
Oct 20 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
UNIFIL statement:
Earlier today, an IDF bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin.
Yet again, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times.
Oct 13 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
UNIFIL statement:
Early this morning, peacekeepers at a UN position in Ramyah observed three platoons of IDF soldiers crossing the Blue Line into Lebanon.
At around 4:30 a.m., while peacekeepers were in shelters, two IDF Merkava tanks destroyed the position’s main gate and forcibly entered the position. They requested multiple times that the base turn out its lights.
Oct 12 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Statement:
Last night, a peacekeeper at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura was hit by gunfire due to ongoing military activity nearby. He underwent surgery at our Naqoura hospital to remove the bullet and is currently stable. We do not yet know the origin of the fire.
Also last night, buildings in our UN position in Ramyah sustained significant damage due to explosions from nearby shelling.
Oct 11 • 8 tweets • 1 min read
Statement:
This morning, UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters was affected by explosions for the second time in the last 48 hours.
Two peacekeepers were injured after two explosions occurred close to an observation tower. One injured peacekeeper was taken to a hospital in Tyre, while the second is being treated in Naqoura.
Oct 10 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
Statement:
Recent escalation along the Blue Line is causing widespread destruction of towns and villages in south Lebanon, while rockets continue to be launched towards Israel, including civilian areas.
In the past days we have seen incursions from Israel into Lebanon in Naqoura and other areas. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers have clashed with Hizbullah elements on the ground in Lebanon.
UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters and nearby positions have been repeatedly hit.
Oct 1 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
STATEMENT:
Yesterday, the IDF notified UNIFIL of their intention to undertake limited ground incursions into Lebanon.
Despite this dangerous development, peacekeepers remain in position. We are regularly adjusting our posture and activities, and we have contingency plans ready to activate if absolutely necessary.
