These countries contributing to UNIFIL said: “We strongly condemn the recent attacks against Peacekeeping forces. Such actions must stop immediately and be properly investigated,” according to a message published by the account of the Polish mission to the United Nations.
The countries added: “We urge all parties to the conflict to respect the presence of UNIFIL, which requires ensuring the security and safety of all its employees at all times.”
And I was exposed Israel It came under sharp criticism on Friday, after the UN force accused its army of “repeatedly and deliberately” firing at its positions.
The 40 countries continued: “We consider the role of UNIFIL extremely important, especially in light of the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.”
Among the signatory countries are Nepal and Indonesia, two of whose members were injured in the attack UNIFIL Slightly injured, as a result of shooting at the main headquarters of the UN force.
On Saturday, UNIFIL warned of a “catastrophic” regional conflict, while the Israeli army continues its war on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon fronts, to defeat Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran’s allies.
It was targeted by Israeli fire, which since Friday sparked international diplomatic criticism and condemnations, also issued by the United States, Israel’s ally.
UNIFIL forces are deployed in southern Lebanon on the border with Israel, and include about 10,000 soldiers, and are caught in the crossfire between Israel andHezbollahsince the latter opened a battle front in October 2023.
Israeli forces were accused of “repeatedly and deliberately” firing at their positions, wounding five peacekeepers in two days.
Rome considered that this might amount to “war crimes,” and, like Paris, summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest.
UNIFIL forces are deployed among Litani River And the Lebanese-Israeli border. Its headquarters are located on the Ras Naqoura border, and its largest units are made up of forces from Indonesia, India, Ghana, Italy, and Nepal.
