UN Peacekeeping Force Condemns Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

UN Peacekeeping Force Condemns Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
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The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, has issued a strong warning against recent Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, condemning them as a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. According to an article on Anadolu Agency, the attacks, which allegedly targeted Hezbollah military sites on Thursday, endanger the fragile stability that has been in place since November of last year.

In a statement, UNIFIL emphasized that the strikes undermine civilian confidence and risked the lives of its own peacekeepers and Lebanese soldiers, who were forced to take shelter during the attacks. The force is urging Israel to cease any further strikes and to withdraw from Lebanese territory, as stipulated by existing agreements. UNIFIL called on all parties to honor their commitments under the resolution and the Cessation of Hostilities agreement, noting that these mechanisms are in place to resolve concerns and prevent unilateral violence.