Tenenti emphasized that UN peacekeepers remain stationed at all their locations with the UN flag still raised. He reiterated that UNIFIL regularly adjusts its positioning and activities and has emergency plans ready for activation.
"The safety and security of peacekeepers are paramount," he said, urging all parties to respect these commitments.
Tenenti concluded by calling on both Lebanon and Israel to recommit to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, emphasizing the importance of action, not just words, in restoring stability to the region.