The U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, UNIFIL, has urgently called for de-escalation following a surge in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which has intensified over the past year. Recent Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon destroyed significant Hezbollah communication equipment, resulting in at least 37 deaths and thousands of injuries. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the explosions in Lebanon and Syria that killed at least 12 people, emphasizing the need for immediate measures to prevent further conflict escalation. Amidst the ongoing violence, a senior U.N. official has also highlighted the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan's North Darfur, urging collective action to protect civilians caught in the crossfire of rival military factions. The situation remains critical, as millions in Sudan face hunger and displacement due to ongoing hostilities. Multiple U.N. officials have expressed frustration over the lack of adherence to calls for cease-fires and de-escalation.