The United Nations Interim Peace Forces (UNIFIL) stand guard by the border at the Kafr Shuba region, considered a disputed area between Lebanon and Israel, to ensure security in the town of Kafr Shuba in Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon on August 28, 2023 [Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu Agency]
The UN on Monday reported 299 incidents of firing originating from Israeli forces south of the Blue Line in Lebanon, marking “one of the highest volumes” recorded since a ceasefire took effect on April 17, Anadolu reports. Pointing to the Israeli forces’ area of operation, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said during a news conference that “yesterday, our peacekeepers reported 299 firing incidents originating from south of the Blue Line,” noting that the incident represents “one of the highest volumes since the cessation of hostilities.” Dujarric noted that no rockets were detected traveling from north to south, though UN peacekeepers in Lebanon (UNIFIL) observed one projectile interception by Israeli forces. UN peacekeeping forces also reported clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. […]

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