The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has expressed “grave concern” for the well-being and safety of civilians residing in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.

“Unifil reiterates its strong call for a diplomatic solution and urges all parties to prioritise civilian lives and ensure they are not put in harm’s way,” it posted on X.

The mission said it was vital to “fully recommit” to implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Under the resolution, adopted in 2006 to bring an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, UN peacekeepers were deployed to monitor a ceasefire along the 120-kilometre demarcation line, or Blue Line, between Israel and Lebanon.