António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, renewed his calls for an urgent ceasefire across the Blue Line in southern Lebanon. This came in a statement attributed to the official spokesman for the Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric, at dawn today, during which he indicated that the Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the exchange of The shooting not only causes destruction to communities near the Blue Line, but also affects deep into the territory of both Lebanon and Israel.
He pointed out the loss of hundreds of lives caused by the exchange of fire, the displacement of tens of thousands of people, the destruction of homes and livelihoods on both sides of the Blue Line, as well as the ignition of forest fires and the further destruction of communities and the environment as a result of the explosions. At the conclusion of the statement, the Secretary-General urged the parties concerned To recommit to fully implementing Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006) and to immediately return to the cessation of hostilities, reiterating the United Nations’ continued position in supporting diplomatic and political efforts to end violence in the region.
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