The United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) documented intense Israeli military activity across its area of operations between Friday and Monday, a UN spokesperson told reporters.
Over 1,296 Israeli projectiles
Farhan Haq said that during this period, peacekeepers observed more than 1,296 trajectories or projectiles attributed to the Israeli Defense Forces, alongside 64 attributed to Hezbollah. He also noted that “incidents involving the denial of freedom of movement to UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to occur daily,” adding that an Israeli army tank and bulldozer blocked UNIFIL personnel in Sector West on Saturday. Haq reiterated that “the responsibility of all actors is to ensure UNIFIL has unrestricted freedom of movement and the discharge of its mandated functions.”
Deteriorating humanitarian situation
Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Haq pointed to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon despite the ceasefire. “More than 100 strikes were reported in the past 24 hours alone, while 87 people were killed over the weekend,” he said. He warned that without full funding for the $308 million Flash Appeal covering March to May, “there will be interruptions to critical services, such as health, water, and sanitation.”
Ceasefire violations mount
Although a ceasefire was announced on April 17 and extended until May 17, the Israeli army continues daily strikes across Lebanon. Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed at least 2,869 people, wounded 8,730, and displaced more than 1.6 million—roughly one-fifth of Lebanon’s population. Türkiye has repeatedly condemned the ongoing violations and called on the international community to take concrete steps to halt the bloodshed and ensure UNIFIL’s full operational freedom.