The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced its withdrawal from a location in Dhayra in southern Lebanon due to gunfire on the site by Israeli forces.
UNIFIL emphasized in a statement that it strongly condemns this aggression and considers it a serious violation of Security Council resolution 1701, which aims to establish a stable environment between Lebanon and Israel. It expressed its disapproval of any actions that jeopardize the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel.
UNIFIL stated it is taking the necessary measures to investigate this incident, and has called for no repetition of any escalation along the entirety of the southern withdrawal line for UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.
"The withdrawal of UNIFIL from this site occurs in coordination with the Lebanese forces, and we are working to restore trust and stabilize the situation in the area," the statement clarified.
