Lebanese army: 'We have stepped up patrols on the Israeli border'
The Lebanese army issued a statement Sunday regarding Operation Northern Shield.
"In light of recent developments on the southern border, the army units deployed in the area carry out enhanced patrols…in coordination with United Nation forces operating in Lebanon."
The Lebanese army added that the operations were carried out "in order to monitor the security situation in the Blue Line area. Our forces are fully prepared to deal with any emergency situation the might occur."
