Which of the following statements about the ‘Blue Line’ is correct ?

1. It is a learning ecosystem created by the UN System Staff College.
2. It is a line of withdrawal, set by the UN for the purpose of confirming the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of Lebanon.

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2024

Statement 1 is incorrect. The ‘Blue Line’ is not a learning ecosystem created by the UN System Staff College. Statement 2 is correct. The ‘Blue Line’ is a demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel published by the United Nations in 2000 to confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from south Lebanon, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 425. It serves as a practical line for security purposes.

The ‘Blue Line’ is a UN-defined border demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel.

The Blue Line was established in May 2000 by UN cartographers. It is not an official international border but was drawn to verify Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. Tensions often arise along the Blue Line due to various points of contention and incidents. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is deployed in the area to monitor the line and maintain stability.

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