Tyre – UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said, “This day witnessed an intense exchange of fire in several areas along the Blue Line between Lebanese territory and Israel.” He added: “There were shells falling on both sides of the Blue Line, and our headquarter in Naqoura was hit by a missile, and we are working to verify its source. UNIFIL peacekeepers were not in the shelters at the time, and fortunately, no one was hurt.” ‘We continue to work actively with the authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to calm the situation… Unfortunately, despite our efforts, the military escalation continues,’ Tenenti went on. ‘We urge all parties concerned to cease fire and allow us, as peacekeepers, to help find solutions, as no one wants to see more people injured or killed,’ he asserted. Tenenti concluded: “We remind all concerned parties that attacks against civilians or United Nations personnel are violations of international law that may amount to war crimes.”

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon