UNIFIL said Monday that Israeli ‘military activity’ in southern Lebanon has increased markedly over the past two weeks, with an average of 137 projectiles recorded each day between August 5 and 16.
The UN peacekeeping force said the figure rose to 208 projectiles on Saturday and 185 on Sunday, as tensions intensified across the south.
UNIFIL warned that “civilians are once again bearing the brunt of the deteriorating security situation, with many families displaced or forced to alter their daily routines amid growing insecurity and uncertainty.”
The past two weeks have seen a marked increase in Israeli military activity in south Lebanon. Between 5 and 16 August, UNIFIL recorded an average of 137 projectiles per day, including 208 on Saturday and 185 on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/XAedMBcVel
— UNIFIL (@UNIFIL_) August 17, 2026
The mission said its peacekeepers continue to maintain a visible presence through patrols, monitoring, route clearance, efforts to reduce explosive risks, and the facilitation of humanitarian access.
UNIFIL stressed that UN Security Council Resolution 1701 remains the framework for restoring stability in southern Lebanon, emphasizing that renewed commitment by all parties to its principles is essential.
Israeli occupation forces have been for weeks carrying out attacks in southernLebanon on daily basis. The Israeli attacks vary from air strikes, to incursions, artillery fire and demolitions.
Source: Al-Manar English Website