Blue Line

Why in the news ?

The United Nations reported that Israeli forces have fired upon its peacekeepers stationed near the Blue Line.

About Blue Line

• It is a 120-km United Nations-recognized demarcation, established in 2000 to mark the withdrawal of Israeli military forces from southern Lebanon. 
• It separates Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights, though it is not recognized as an official international border.
• The line is made of blue barrels and runs from the Mediterranean to the Golan Heights.
• It’s not an official international border but a demarcation line.
• Originally, it was the boundary established by Britain and France in the 1920s, between Lebanon, Syria and Palestine.
• Hezbollah is a Shia Islamist political party and militant group based in Lebanon. It emerged in the 1980s as a response to the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon. It is also designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries, including the United States and Israel.

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CBL Practice Questions for Prelims

Which organization was responsible for marking the Blue Line?

A) Arab League
B) United Nations
C) European Union
D) NATO

Answer: B) United Nations

CBL Mains Practice Question

Critically assess the implications of the Blue Line for Israel’s national security strategy. How does it affect Israel’s relations with its neighbors?

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