Escalation in Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Target UN Peacekeeping Force

Escalation in Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Target UN Peacekeeping Force

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UN Peacekeepers Under Fire

Israeli airstrikes have repeatedly hit 's headquarters and positions in , with recent attacks injuring peacekeepers from .

The incidents reflect a dangerous escalation of the conflict between Israel and , placing peacekeepers in jeopardy and drawing global condemnation.

International Response and Israeli Justification

Countries like and have protested against the attacks, labeling them possible war crimes and a violation of international law. The EU and UN officials have also demanded accountability.

Israel claims its forces were responding to immediate threats from Hezbollah, emphasizing the necessity of instructing UNIFIL to remain in protected spaces during operations.
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