Demands an end to “any action that jeopardizes the cessation of hostilities” and asks Israel to complete its withdrawal
MADRID, 26 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The United Nations Interim Force for Lebanon (UNIFIL) has called this Thursday for an end to “any action that puts at risk the fragile cessation of hostilities” and has denounced the “continued destruction” caused in the south of the country by the Israeli Army. despite the entry into force of a ceasefire on November 27.
“There is concern about the continued destruction caused by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in residential areas, agricultural lands and road networks in southern Lebanon. This is a violation of resolution 1701,” he reiterated, before assuring which is working with the Lebanese Army to “accelerate troop recruitment and deployment efforts in the south.”
“Israel and Lebanon have recommitted to full implementation of (UN) Security Council Resolution 1701. To address outstanding issues, both sides should use the newly created mechanism, as agreed in their understandings” , the mission said.
Thus, it has reiterated through a statement its request for the “punctual withdrawal” of Israeli troops and the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces in the south of the country to be completed, in line with the aforementioned resolution and as part of “a exhaustive path towards peace”.
In this sense, he has shown his willingness to “play his role” in “supporting both countries to fulfill their obligations.” “This includes ensuring that the area south of the Litani River is free of armed personnel, assets or weapons other than those of the Government of Lebanon and UNIFIL, as well as respecting the Blue Line,” he argued.
Finally, UNIFIL has stressed that “peacekeeping forces will continue with the tasks for which they are mandated, including monitoring and reporting to the (UN) Security Council on all violations of resolution 1701.”
Lebanese authorities and the Shiite militia party Hezbollah have repeatedly denounced that Israel is committing ceasefire violations, while the Israeli Army has stated that it is implementing the pact and responding to actions by the Iranian-backed Shiite militia party. . The conflict left more than 4,000 dead in Lebanon, according to the latest figures from the authorities.