Civilians paying price as Israeli military raises stakes in Lebanon: UNIFIL

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-08-17T20:54:03.000Z
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Humanitarian Reporting

This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on a surge in Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, with UN peacekeepers recording an average of 137 projectiles fired daily between August 5 and 16, despite a renewed ceasefire agreement. The article highlights the humanitarian impact on civilians, ongoing tensions over Hezbollah's demands, and international discussions about the future of the UN peacekeeping mission in the region.

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