# UN peacekeepers report increased Israeli activity in southern Lebanon

https://mins.news/en/item/24470

- TASS, 2026-08-17 18:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174355

> UNIFIL says Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon rose markedly over the past two weeks. From August 5 to 16, it recorded an average of 137 projectiles a day, including 208 on Saturday and 185 on Sunday. The mission said insecurity has displaced families and disrupted daily routines, while peacekeepers continue patrols, monitoring and humanitarian access work.

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