The escalating influence of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah on Lebanese civilians “is of grave concern,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Monday, condemning the growing loss of life.
"All actors must adhere to international law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure," Dujarric said, emphasizing that UN peacekeeping forces stationed along the Blue Line -- the de facto boundary between Lebanon and Israel -- have also been affected by the hostilities.
Dujarric urged both sides to cease hostilities immediately, saying "the United Nations continues to support efforts toward a cease-fire and a diplomatic solution."
He pointed to the Israeli army’s ongoing operations in southern Lebanon and the Lebanese Hezbollah group's ongoing launches of drones and rockets toward Israel.
On Saturday, a UN position near Markaba sustained damage to its containers and perimeters caused by demolition operations conducted by Israeli troops.
A nearby explosion also damaged a UN vehicle at the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura, with no injuries reported.
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