Global Condemnation and Calls for Investigation
Forty nations contributing to the peacekeeping force in , including leading contributors like , , and , have strongly condemned recent attacks on UN peacekeepers, urging an immediate halt and thorough investigation.
The EU's foreign policy chief, , and President , alongside other global leaders, have demanded accountability from Israel, emphasizing that the attacks on UNIFIL are unjustifiable and violate international humanitarian law.
Escalating Tensions and Violations of International Law
UNIFIL has reported multiple incidents of its forces being targeted by Israeli fire, including deliberate attacks on peacekeepers' positions and equipment, which UNIFIL and global leaders assert violate international humanitarian law and Security Council Resolution 1701.
Amidst the backdrop of 's attacks on Israeli positions and Israel's military actions in Lebanon, the safety and operational capacity of UN peacekeepers have been severely compromised, leading to calls for respect for UNIFIL's mission and the protection of its personnel.