Unifil says situation in Lebanon ‘fragile’ despite reduction in violence

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) said on Thursday that the security situation in Lebanon remains “fragile” despite a decrease in the violence since late June.

“As families begin returning to their villages, peacekeepers are expanding their presence to help consolidate the relative stability achieved in recent weeks,” it said in a statement on X.

Despite a reduction in violence, the situation in southern #Lebanon remains fragile, as displaced families return to damaged homes lacking even basic utilities.@UNIFIL_ peacekeepers continue monitoring the situation despite ongoing challenges, spokesperson @hikandice says. pic.twitter.com/HrSMN9hCbI

— United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva) July 9, 2026