UN mission in Lebanon criticises Israeli incursions

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The United Nations mission in Lebanon criticized Israeli military actions violating ceasefire agreements, citing significant damage to civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and the collective memory of communities. Recent detonations near Beaufort Castle by Israel have raised concerns about the humanitarian impact.

UN mission in Lebanon criticises Israeli incursions The United Nations mission in Lebanon has expressed concern about ongoing Israeli hostilities in Lebanon in violation of ceasefire agreements. The Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, which organises UN work in the country, said that Israeli detonations and demolitions were having a "devastating impact on civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and the collective memory of communities." The statement comes after Israel carried out large detonations on Friday night near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, alleging the presence of tunnels used by the militant group Hezbollah. 1/2 The scale of the detonations and demolitions taking place in south #Lebanon is deeply concerning, with a devastating impact on civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and the collective memory of communities. August 1, 2026