The Security Council recalled the Secretary-General Kofi Annan's conclusion that Israel had withdrawn its forces from Lebanon as of June 16, 2000, in accordance with Resolution 425. It emphasised the temporary nature of the UNIFIL operation and urged respect for the Blue Line which was valid for confirming Israel's withdrawal. There was concern at tensions along the Blue Line, including hostilities initiated by Hezbollah and the firing of rockets into Israel from Lebanon, as well as violations of Lebanese airspace by Israel.[3]