On April 13, 2025, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, posted the following on her account on X platform: I followed Lebanon’s tragic civil war from afar. Now, living in Beirut, I see frequent reminders of its devastation.

Today’s exchange of fire across the Blue Line, the second such incident in less than a week, is deeply concerning.

“Cautious optimism, Madam President, is the flavour of the day.”