The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has uncovered a sprawling network of fortified tunnels and military-grade weaponry near the southern Lebanese towns of Tayr Harfa, Zibqin, and Naqoura, the peacekeeping mission announced on Thursday.

In a statement, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said the discovery was made during routine operations carried out in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, and in close coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF).

“While conducting its regular activities in line with UNSCR 1701, UNIFIL, in close coordination with the LAF, discovered a vast network of fortified tunnels in the vicinity of Tayr Harfa, Zibqin, and Naqoura,” Tenenti said.

The network reportedly included multiple underground bunkers, artillery pieces, several rocket launchers, and large stockpiles of munitions, including hundreds of shells and rockets, anti-tank mines, and various explosive devices.

أعلن الناطق الرسمي باسم قوات اليونيفيل، أندريا تيننتي، أنّه "في إطار أنشطتها الاعتيادية المنفذة بموجب قرار مجلس الأمن رقم 1701، وبالتنسيق الوثيق مع الجيش اللبناني، اكتشفت قوات اليونيفيل شبكة واسعة من الأنفاق المحصّنة في محيط بلدات طير حرفا، زبقين، والناقورة."

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