November 10, 2026
Beirut – professional journalistic style:
Despite the decline in hostilities in several areas of southern Lebanon and the return of mourning families to their villages and towns, remnants of war and unexploded ordnance still pose a grave danger to the lives of civilians, especially children. In this context, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) renewed its warnings about the continuing threats posed by explosive objects, stressing the centrality of awareness programs to protect the most traumatized and vulnerable groups.
In a post on its official account on the “X” platform today, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, UNIFIL pointed out that the repercussions of the conflict do not end with a ceasefire, stressing that the remaining live ammunition threatens the safety of people in various southern villages.
As an embodiment of these field efforts, Tibnin Public Middle School witnessed, on November 3rd, an intensive awareness-raising activity about the dangers of unexploded ordnance, targeting about 450 male and female students between the ages of 7 and 14 years.
The event was organized in joint coordination between UNIFIL, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the Lebanese Mine Action Center, and the Danish Church Aid non-governmental organization. The initiative aims to instill a culture of prevention among students and familiarize them with the proper mechanisms for dealing with the detection of any suspicious objects.
Commenting on these activities, UNIFIL spokesperson Candice Ardell explained that the programs were designed in an interactive and attractive way for children, adding: “Through them, young people learn about dangers so they can make sound decisions. If they encounter something suspicious, they must stay away from it immediately and inform an adult, in a way that guarantees their safety and survival.”
These activities fall within a broader preventive plan aimed at reducing potential casualties with the increasing movement of population back to areas that witnessed military operations. UNIFIL confirms that intensifying awareness campaigns has become an utmost necessity to protect civilians and children who may stumble upon deadly objects in the vicinity of their homes or the roads of their villages.
