The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has expressed deep concern over the escalation of violence in southern Lebanon, stating that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced amid the conflict that is causing death, injury and widespread destruction, reports Anadolu.

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said the situation is “further undermining stability in the area” while civilians continue to bear the “heaviest impact” of hostilities.

UNIFIL said “hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes, often at very short notice”.

The mission added that damage to homes, roads and essential infrastructure “is severely impacting daily life and recovery efforts”.

UNIFIL also said 670 shells were fired yesterday, describing it as “the highest level since April 17”, without specifying which side. had fired shells.

The mission continues to engage with the parties to “help reduce tensions” and remind them of their obligations under UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

According to the Ministry of Health, Israeli strikes today killed at least 15 people, including children, across southern Lebanon amid continued violations of the ceasefire agreement.

Yesterday, Hezbollah announced that it had carried out 37 strikes targeting Israeli forces and military positions in southern Lebanon and northern Israel over the past 24 hours, stressing that the operations were carried out in defense of Lebanon and in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire.

Since March 2, according to official figures, Israel has launched an expanded offensive in Lebanon, killing more than 3,200 people and injuring more than 9,600. others, as well as displacing more than 1.6 million people.

The Israeli military has continued daily attacks despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on April 17 and was then extended until early July.

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