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TENENTI TO NNA ON KAFR SHOUBA INCIDENT: WE CALL UPON BOTH SIDES TO EXERCISE RESTRAINT AND AVOID ACTIONS ALONG BLUE LINE THAT MAY ESCALATE TENSIONS

Commenting on the situation in Kafr Shouba, UNIFIL Spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told the National News Agency, ‘UNIFIL peacekeepers are on the ground and have been on the ground from the very beginning to ensure that cessation of hostilities is maintained and helping in decreasing tension. We urge the parties to utilize our coordination mechanisms effectively to prevent misunderstandings, violations, and contribute to the preservation of stability in the area. UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Lázaro is in contact with the parties, actively seeking solutions. We call upon both sides to exercise restraint and avoid actions along the Blue Line that may escalate tensions.’

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon