And again "Israel" crosses the border! UNIFIL patrol beefed up
Source: Daily Star, 28-03-2008
TIBNIN: The Spanish contingent serving as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted extensive patrols on Thursday in the southern area stretching between the occupied town of Ghajar and the Wazzani River. Media reports on Wednesday said that an 'Israeli' force composed of two armored humvees and a tractor crossed the Blue Line toward the area of the Wazzani River.
UNIFIL, meanwhile, issued a statement on Wednesday saying that the 'Israeli' Army informed the peacekeeping force it would be doing repair work within an area north of the occupied village of Ghajar.
UNIFIL said it asked the 'Israeli' Army to stop its work and respect the coordination arrangements agreed upon so as to avoid further unnecessary escalation in the region.
In separate developments, UNIFIL's Belgian-Luxembourg contingent donated 20 pieces of specialized equipment to extinguish forest fires.
"Since its arrival in Tibnin one and a half year ago, the Belgian-Luxembourg battalion maintains an outstanding relationship with the host municipality and its inhabitants. With medical care provided on a daily basis by the military hospital, the battalion offers support to the community, within its means and capabilities," a statement issued by the contingent said.
TIBNIN: The Spanish contingent serving as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted extensive patrols on Thursday in the southern area stretching between the occupied town of Ghajar and the Wazzani River. Media reports on Wednesday said that an 'Israeli' force composed of two armored humvees and a tractor crossed the Blue Line toward the area of the Wazzani River.
UNIFIL, meanwhile, issued a statement on Wednesday saying that the 'Israeli' Army informed the peacekeeping force it would be doing repair work within an area north of the occupied village of Ghajar.
UNIFIL said it asked the 'Israeli' Army to stop its work and respect the coordination arrangements agreed upon so as to avoid further unnecessary escalation in the region.
In separate developments, UNIFIL's Belgian-Luxembourg contingent donated 20 pieces of specialized equipment to extinguish forest fires.
"Since its arrival in Tibnin one and a half year ago, the Belgian-Luxembourg battalion maintains an outstanding relationship with the host municipality and its inhabitants. With medical care provided on a daily basis by the military hospital, the battalion offers support to the community, within its means and capabilities," a statement issued by the contingent said.
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