Peacekeepers also tracked two Israeli boats moving north through Lebanese waters before turning back south on Friday. Throughout the summer, UNIFIL has reported observing Israel’s near daily presence inside Lebanese airspace and military activities on the ground. Despite setbacks, Lecoq believes resolution 1701 remains the foundation for future efforts. “All the initiatives that are being discussed at the moment build on [resolution] 1701,” he said. Another focus of UNIFIL peacekeepers in their area of operation has been the various support initiatives for the most affected and vulnerable communities.