Lebanon, Israel urged to respect Blue Line

Beirut: A top UN official has urged the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israeli Defense Forces to respect the sanctity of the Blue Line, a border demarcation between the two nations published by the world body in 2000, in furtherance of peace and stability.

The remarks by Stefano Del Col, chief of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, came



during a celebration held at the mission’s headquarters in Naqoura on the occasion of the UN Day, Xinhua reported.

“For over a decade now, the iconic blue barrels have helped avoid incidents that could become flashpoints for misunderstanding and conflict,” Del Col said in a statement.