The U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said in a statement on Sunday it was deeply concerned by what it called Israel's "recent activities" adjacent to the mission's position inside Lebanon. At the same time, UNIFIL made a decision to leave its forces in its positions along the "blue line" near the Lebanese border despite the IDF's requests to clear the area, according to the organization's spokesman, who said that consultations were held with countries that sent forces to the area and the step was decided, despite the requests.