The UN Interim Force in Lebanon has accused the Israeli army of deliberately destroying its property and critical infrastructure, marking a serious escalation in tensions along the border.In a statement, UNIFIL said an Israeli army bulldozer destroyed demarcations of the withdrawal line, and a Lebanese Army watchtower in border areas. It condemned the actions, describing them as a “deliberate and direct destruction” of its property and Lebanese infrastructure. The statement further characterized the incident as “a blatant violation of UNSC Resolution 1701 adopted in 2006 and international law. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has repeatedly condemned unjustified Israeli attacks during its war on Lebanon, which have continued even after a ceasefire reached last November. Meanwhile, the Lebanese media reported new violations of the ceasefire agreement. They said Israeli forces made incursions into the town of Maroun Al-Ras and advanced towards the town of Burj al-Muluk in Nabatiyeh. Regime forces have also occupied several Lebanese towns and villages.