UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon discovered several anti-tank mines

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Monday discovered several anti-tank mines, along with activators and fuses, in Sector West. In another discovery, peacekeepers found a mortar projectile, a grenade, grenade launchers and batteries in Sector East.

As usual, these discoveries were referred to the Lebanese Armed Forces, a UN spokesperson said. Briefing reporters on 16 December, UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said UN Interim Force in Lebanon peacekeepers reported continued Israel Defense Forces military activities in the area of operations, including air violations and direct fire across the Blue Line originating from an Israel Defense Forces position south of the Blue Line and impacting in Kfar Shouba in Sector East.

The UN spokesperson reiterated that any intimidation or interference in the Mission’s Security Council-mandated tasks must stop.