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The UN peacekeeping chief said on Friday that the blue helmet force in Lebanon will hold its line despite facing attacks in recent weeks, adding that its positions would be “occupied” if it left.
More than 10,000 peacekeepers with the UNIFIL mission have been stationed in southern Lebanon since 1978 and are tasked with monitoring the “Blue Line” of demarcation with Israel. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, under secretary-general for peace operations, said that “UNIFIL peacekeepers are staying, they’re holding their line, and they’re determined to continue doing what they’re mandated to do.”