According to the BBC, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that Israeli forces are fortifying positions and continuing to demolish buildings in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Katz said last month that he had instructed the military to prepare for a "long-term presence in the region." UNIFIL reported that Israeli forces have established four new bases in the invaded areas, bringing the total number of military positions to nine. Lebanese intelligence officials stated that since the ceasefire agreement in June, the Lebanese military has recorded over 5,000 Israeli violations, including airstrikes, drone attacks, shelling, and Israeli soldiers crossing into Lebanese territory almost daily.