Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line.

The Blue Line is a boundary set by the United Nations. It separates Lebanon from Israel and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israeli forces moved back to this line when they left southern Lebanon in 2000. Now, Lebanon claims Israel's new wall is causing problems.

The United Nations has spoken out about this. They say the wall has made about 4, 000 square meters of Lebanese land off-limits to locals. Lebanon agrees, calling the construction a violation of a UN Security Council resolution and an attack on their sovereignty.

Israel, however, disagrees. A military spokesperson said the wall is part of a broader plan started in 2022. They claim it's a necessary measure to reinforce their northern border. This comes after lessons learned from past conflicts.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is involved too. They've asked for the wall to be removed. UNIFIL has been operating in the region since 1978. They have troops and staff from many countries, working to maintain peace.

This situation shows the ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel. It also highlights the role of the United Nations in mediating such disputes. Both sides have their arguments, but the impact on local communities is clear.

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Lebanon and Israel in Border Dispute

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