Rocket launches and Israeli strikes renew escalation fears

The UN said Israel had not fully withdrawn south of the Blue Line, while acknowledging progress in Lebanese army deployments and civilian returns.

France noted Israeli forces remained in five positions on Lebanese territory and proposed that UNIFIL could replace them.

A UNIFIL briefing reported Israeli withdrawal from villages but continued military presence at five positions north of the Blue Line.

UNIFIL described medical and humanitarian support by contingents from several countries while Israeli positions remained inside Lebanon.

At its 47th anniversary observance, UNIFIL leadership stressed reconstruction, explosive clearance and dialogue toward a permanent ceasefire.

UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces signed a memorandum extending assistance for mine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL reported renewed maritime task force training with the Lebanese Armed Forces following a hiatus during the conflict. This date is the publication date of the report.

UNIFIL published an update on medical and educational initiatives in communities recovering from the war. This is a reporting milestone.

UNIFIL reported 34 clearance operations and removal of 91 unexploded devices since the November 2024 cessation of hostilities. This is a report date, not the date of every clearance.

UNIFIL announced renewed joint vehicle patrols with the Lebanese army along the Blue Line, while foot patrols remained restricted by explosive hazards and Israeli positions.