Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Tenenti added that the situation is worrying not only for the forces UNIFIL And its operations, but for all countries in the region.
A UNIFIL spokesman explained:
- UNIFIL is still present in Lebanon With a force of 10,500 soldiers from 50 countries.
- We maintain open communication with Israel And Hezbollah to reduce escalation and tensions.
- Escalation could lead to a larger regional conflict with disastrous repercussions.
- Resolution 1701 It remains the only existing solution to the current conflict.
- We need support and assistance from International community To make resolving this conflict a top priority.
- Our mission is to support Lebanese Army To ensure that there are no weapons in southern Lebanon.
- We report United Nations Regarding Israel’s violations of Lebanese airspace.
What do we know about Resolution 1701?
- The Security Council first adopted the resolution unanimously in August 2006.
- Demands resolution Hezbollah And Israel to immediately stop their attacks.
- Demands that Israel withdraw all its forces from southern Lebanon.
- Emphasizes the importance of extending the control of the Government of Lebanon over the country’s territory, so that there are no weapons without the approval of the Government of Lebanon and no authority other than that Government of Lebanon.
- The resolution emphasizes the necessity of full respect for the “Blue Line” (dividing Lebanon and Israel).
- It calls for finding an area in between Blue line andLitani River Free of any armed personnel, assets or weapons other than those belonging to the Government of Lebanon and UNIFIL forces.
