BEIRUT, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Thursday that its demining experts have resumed operations after a suspension for nearly two years due to crossfire along the Blue Line. The statement said that demining experts from Cambodia and China have begun operations in two minefields near the village of Blida in the eastern sector and the village of Maroun al-Ras in the western sector, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters. It further explained that the UNIFIL has increased its field capacity to 24 specialized teams for reconnaissance, clearance, and disposal of explosives, compared to only nine teams in October 2023. Despite the agreement, the Israeli army continues to carry out occasional strikes in Lebanon, saying they are aimed at eliminating Hezbollah "threats." It has also maintained a presence at five main points in the Lebanese border area after the deadline for its complete withdrawal expired on Feb. 18.