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UNIFIL Statement

  • 10 October 2023

At around 5:30 pm, UNIFIL detected rocket firing from south of Tyre.

We continue to be in contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to de-escalate this very dangerous situation.

We urge everyone to exercise restraint at this critical time.

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