{"id":112942,"date":"2024-10-11T14:18:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T07:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=112942"},"modified":"2024-10-11T14:18:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T07:18:46","slug":"unacceptable-world-reacts-as-israel-fires-at-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-israel-attacks-lebanon-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=112942","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Unacceptable\u2019: World reacts as Israel fires at UN peacekeepers in Lebanon | Israel attacks Lebanon News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Israeli forces fired at UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon, injuring two Indonesian peacekeepers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">UNIFIL \u2013 the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon \u2013 said on Thursday that two peacekeepers were injured when an Israeli tank <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2024\/10\/10\/israeli-forces-fire-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-wounding-two\">fired<\/a> at a watchtower at the force\u2019s headquarters in the border area town of Naqoura, causing them to fall.<\/p>\n<p>Any attack on peacekeepers is a \u201cgrave violation of international humanitarian law\u201d, UNIFIL said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The peacekeeping organisation, which consists of about 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries and was established in 1978, said Israeli forces had \u201cdeliberately\u201d fired at its positions along the border.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-arc-image-770 wp-image-3237599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/INTERACTIVE-Israel-troops-fire-on-UNIFIL-UN-peacekeepers-Lebanon-border-1728570823.png?w=770&amp;resize=770%2C962\" alt=\"INTERACTIVE - Israel troops fire on UNIFIL UN peacekeepers Lebanon border\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here are some reactions to the attack:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"united-nations\">United Nations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN undersecretary general for peace operations, told the UN Security Council that the \u201csafety and security\u201d of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon is \u201cincreasingly in jeopardy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">He said that operational activities had virtually come to a halt since September 23, when Israel launched a wave of strikes against Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cPeacekeepers have been confined to their bases with significant periods of time in shelter,\u201d he said, adding that UNIFIL was ready to support all efforts towards a diplomatic solution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cUNIFIL is mandated to support the implementation of resolution 1701, but we must insist that it is for the parties themselves to implement the provisions of this resolution,\u201d he told an emergency meeting of the 15-member council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">UN Security Council resolution 1701 gives UNIFIL a mandate to help the Lebanese army keep its southern border area with Israel free of weapons or armed personnel other than those of the Lebanese state.<\/p>\n<p>UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told Al Jazeera that the attack was a \u201cvery serious\u201d development.<\/p>\n<p>Tenenti explained that Israel had previously asked the peacekeepers to move from \u201ccertain positions\u201d near the border, but \u201cwe decided to stay because it\u2019s important for the UN flag to fly in [the] south of Lebanon\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf the situation becomes impossible for the mission to operate in the south of Lebanon \u2026 it will be up to the Security Council to decide how to move forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the moment, we are staying, we are trying to do whatever we can to monitor [and] to provide assistance,\u201d Tenenti added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"indonesia\" class=\"p1\">Indonesia<\/h2>\n<p>Minister for Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi confirmed on Friday that two Indonesian peacekeepers had been injured in the assault and are in hospital for further observation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesia strongly condemns the attack,\u201d she said. \u201cAttacking UN personnel and property is a major violation of International Humanitarian Law.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Indonesia, a staunch critic of Israel and supporter of Palestine, has about 1,232 personnel currently deployed with UNIFIL in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"israel\">Israel<\/h2>\n<p>Israel\u2019s military said its troops opened fire near a UNIFIL base after instructing UN forces in the area to remain in protected spaces.<\/p>\n<p>It said in a statement that Hezbollah fighters operate from within and near civilian areas in southern Lebanon, including areas near UNIFIL posts.<\/p>\n<p>The military said it \u201cis operating in southern Lebanon and maintains routine communication with UNIFIL\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Israel\u2019s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, said he recommended that the peacekeeping force relocate five kilometres (3.1 milies) north \u201cwhile the situation along the Blue Line remains volatile as a result of Hezbollah aggression\u201d, referring to the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"united-states\">United States<\/h2>\n<p>The White House is \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d by reports Israel fired on UN peacekeeper headquarters in south Lebanon, a National Security Council spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand Israel is conducting targeted operations near the Blue Line to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure that could be used to threaten Israeli citizens,\u201d the spokesperson said. \u201cWhile they undertake these operations, it is critical that they not threaten UN peacekeepers\u2019 safety and security.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"italy\">Italy<\/h2>\n<p>Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto called the attack on the UNIFIL bases \u201ctotally unacceptable\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was not a mistake and not an accident,\u201d Crosetto told a news conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt could constitute a war crime and represented a very serious violation of international military law,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that he had summoned the Israeli ambassador to demand an explanation for the attack.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"france\">France<\/h2>\n<p>The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemned the attack and said it was waiting for an explanation from Israel as to why the attack took place.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrance expresses its deep concern following the Israeli shots that hit [UNIFIL] and condemns any attack on the security of UNIFIL,\u201d the ministry said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe protection of peacekeepers is an obligation that applies to all parties to a conflict,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"spain\">Spain<\/h2>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attack a \u201cgrave violation of international law\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Spanish government strongly condemns the Israeli fire that hit the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura,\u201d the ministry said in a statement, adding that the security of the peacekeepers is \u201cguaranteed\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ireland\">Ireland<\/h2>\n<p>Irish leader Simon Harris condemned the attack and said that \u201cany firing in the vicinity of UNIFIL troops or facilities is reckless and must stop\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Ireland has about 370 troops in the peacekeeping mission.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"turkey\" class=\"p1\">Turkey<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cIsrael\u2019s attack on UN forces, following its massacres against civilians in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon is a manifestation of its perception that its crimes go unpunished,\u201d the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe international community is obligated to ensure that Israel abides by the international law,\u201d said the ministry in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Turkey has five personnel at UNIFIL headquarters and contributes to the UNIFIL Maritime Task Force with one \u201ccorvette\/frigate\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"european-union\">European Union<\/h2>\n<p>Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the attack on the peacekeepers, whose positions are well known, is an \u201cinadmissible act, for which there is no justification\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwo Blue Helmets have been wounded and this is unacceptable. Any deliberate attack on peacekeepers is a grave violation of International Humanitarian Law and of the UNSC [UN Security Council] Resolution 1701: Israel has an obligation to respect both. Full accountability is needed,\u201d Borrell wrote on X.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated the EU\u2019s \u201cfull support\u201d to UNIFIL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">European Council President Charles Michel said: \u201cAn attack against a UN peace mission is not responsible, is not acceptable and that\u2019s why we call on Israel and we call on all sides to fully respect international humanitarian law.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"canada\" class=\"p1\">Canada<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cCanada calls for the protection of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers, and for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law,\u201d the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Canada, which has been largely supportive of Israel\u2019s military offensive in Lebanon, has said the attack on UN peacekeepers was \u201calarming and unacceptable\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2024\/10\/10\/world-reacts-to-alleged-israeli-attack-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israeli forces fired at UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon, injuring two Indonesian peacekeepers. 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