The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, undertook intensive diplomatic engagements following the launch of rockets from Lebanese territory in the early hours of Monday morning. The resumption of hostilities has entailed extensive strikes by Israel in southern Lebanon, the Biqa’ and Beirut’s southern suburbs, as well as consistent drone and rocket attacks by Hizbullah on northern Israel. She continues to stress the urgent need for dialogue to avert further devastation and human suffering. She reiterates the importance of implementing Security Council resolution 1701 as the only vehicle for a long-term solution. UNSCOL continues to engage with the United Nations Country Team as it scales up its humanitarian response across Lebanon.
