Israeli Minister of Intelligence, Dan Meridor,said the UNIFIL report proves that the Lebanese Army launched an unprovoked attack on Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.08.04

UNIFIL later determined Israeli forces were in their own territory, denying Lebanese claims that they had crossed the border.

VOA: standard.2010.08.05

UNIFIL political advisor Milos Struger says, "Our immediate priority of UNIFIL is to restore calm in the area.

VOA: standard.2010.08.05

Connor headed a fact-finding team to Lebanon last month to interview UNIFIL civilian and military personnel.

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This is why Spanish troops in UNIFIL devote their time in Lebanon to teaching villagers Spanish.

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During the ceasefire negotiations last summer, the government insisted on enlarging the UNIFIL force and extending its mandate.

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