Archive · 17 Aug 2026
Israeli flags on Lebanon road violate UN resolution, UNIFIL says
There are peacekeepers called UNIFIL who help keep the peace between Israel and Lebanon.
They saw Israeli flags on a big road in southern Lebanon.
The peacekeepers say those flags break an important agreement called resolution 1701.
That agreement was made to stop a war between Israel and a group called Hezbollah.
Israel has soldiers in southern Lebanon to protect its people from Hezbollah.
Israel says it is following international law and is not trying to hurt Lebanon.
Lebanon and Israel made a deal for Israel to leave slowly if Hezbollah gives up its weapons.
Hezbollah says it will not talk about its weapons until Israel leaves.
Recently, there was more fighting and at least 11 people were killed.
The peacekeepers are asking everyone to stay calm and not do things that could cause more trouble.
UNIFIL said Israeli flags on the Naqoura-Tyre coastal road in southern Lebanon violate UN Security Council resolution 1701.
The footage, posted by Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal, appeared to have been taken from a military vehicle.
UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel urged the IDF and all actors to cease violations and avoid provocative actions.
Israel's military said it operates in southern Lebanon to remove Hezbollah threats in accordance with international law.
At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said.
- Who
- UNIFIL, Israel's military (IDF), Hezbollah, and the governments of Lebanon and Israel
- What
- UNIFIL said Israeli flags on a southern Lebanon road violate UN Security Council resolution 1701 and urged an end to provocative actions
- When
- UNIFIL's statement came on Monday, Aug 17; the video was posted on Sunday; Saturday strikes killed at least 11 people
- Where
- The Naqoura-Tyre coastal road and Naqoura village in southern Lebanon
- Why
- Tensions over Israel's self-declared security zone and Hezbollah's weapons amid a U.S.-brokered withdrawal deal
UNIFIL and Lebanese perspective
Israeli perspective
Israeli flags in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL and Lebanese perspective
The flags violate UN Security Council resolution 1701 and are provocative actions that could increase tensions.
Israeli perspective
Israeli forces are operating in southern Lebanon to remove threats posed by Hezbollah, in accordance with international law, and not against the Lebanese state or its citizens.
Withdrawal and disarmament
UNIFIL and Lebanese perspective
Hezbollah rules out any discussion of its weapons before an Israeli withdrawal and strongly opposes Beirut's talks with Israel.
Israeli perspective
Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, per Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Saturday strikes
UNIFIL and Lebanese perspective
The Lebanese health ministry said at least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Israeli perspective
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response to actions against its soldiers there.
- UN resolution
- 1701
- UNIFIL spokesperson
- Kandice Ardiel
- Location
- Naqoura-Tyre coastal road, southern Lebanon
- Video source
- Channel 12 journalist Amit Segal
- Israeli Defence Minister
- Israel Katz
- Saturday strike casualties
- At least 11 killed
- Withdrawal deal
- U.S.-brokered, linked to Hezbollah's verified disarmament
- Israeli election
- October