Peace in southern Lebanon remains ‘elusive’: UNIFIL mission
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) says peace in southern Lebanon remains “elusive”, stressing that permanently ending the conflict requires political will from all parties.
The remarks came in a statement marking the International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, which UNIFIL commemorated on Monday evening with a ceremony at its headquarters in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura.
“Today, peace in south Lebanon remains elusive, but the hope for peace endures,” UNIFIL said, stressing that lasting peace requires “political commitments and solutions from the parties themselves”.
“Peacekeepers can help restore stability, avoid misunderstandings, and reduce the risk of escalation – but they cannot replace the political will and decisions needed to end the conflict permanently,” it said.
UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Diodato Abagnara said peace is not something “we address once a year; it is an enduring responsibility”.
Abagnara stressed that responsibility for reaching a political solution rests with all the parties, while “UNIFIL will continue to do its part, keeping communication open, reducing the risk of escalation, and supporting diplomatic efforts”.
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Israeli forces shell al-Mansouri, Braashit towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces have bombarded the town of Braashit in Nabatieh governorate, the state-run National News Agency (NNA) reports.
Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli forces advanced towards al-Mansouri as they shelled the outskirts of the town.
The Israeli army also rigged houses in the town with explosives and detonated them, NNA reported.
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