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Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in South Lebanon: An Israeli quadcopter drone crashed in the border town of Markaba

Aoun: The Lebanese Army remains steadfast in its principles, offering sacrifice after sacrifice, undeterred by campaigns of incitement and attempts to sow doubt

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun: I affirm that our army, which protects southerners and all Lebanese, remains unwavering in its commitment to defending national dignity and sovereignty.

Haykal: In parallel, the army continues to secure and protect the northern and eastern borders and the territorial waters, and to prevent smuggling, in coordination with the Syrian authorities.

Haykal: Our efforts are aimed at implementing the government’s decision and adhering to Resolution 1701 and all its provisions, in coordination with UNIFIL and the Mechanism Committee.

Haykal: The Army’s efforts aim to implement its plan, reinforce its deployment in the area south of the Litani, and extend state authority over all its territory.

Haykal: Lebanese Army has exerted tremendous efforts since the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement.

Haykal: These Israeli attacks and violations prevent the full deployment of the army and destroy property and infrastructure.

Haykal: This phase comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks and violations that are leaving martyrs and injured.

Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal: Our country is witnessing a decisive phase, one of the most difficult in its history, amid the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory.

UN reports nearly two-thirds of Gaza buildings damaged and destroyed

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen English
Executed By: Al Mayadeen English
6 Aug 2024 09:40

The United Nations reported that almost two-thirds of buildings in the Gaza Strip have been either damaged or destroyed since the onset of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7. The UN Satellite Center stressed, "UNOSAT's latest damage building assessment, based on satellite imagery... reveals that 151,265 structures have been affected in the Gaza Strip." The evaluation was conducted by comparing images from May 2023 with those taken on July 6 of this year. Additionally, UNOSAT reported that the Israeli war has produced approximately 41.95 million metric tonnes of rubble in Gaza. The current debris figure represents an 83% increase from the nearly 23 million tonnes estimated on January 7, 2024. According to UNOSAT, the Israeli war has produced 14 times more debris than all previous Israeli aggressions in the Palestinian territory since 2008. The agency estimated that each square meter of the Gaza Strip has generated about 114 kilograms (250 pounds) of debris.