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UNIFIL peacekeepers remain in all positions and the UN flag continues to fly,
U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement The Secretary-General reiterates that UNIFIL personnel and its premises must never be targeted. Attacks against peacekeepers are in breach of international law, including international humanitarian law. They may constitute a war crime,
This action underscores the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defence of Israel, and to defend Americans in Israel, from any further ballistic missile attacks by Iran,
The IDF has requested this repeatedly and has met with repeated refusal, which has the effect of providing Hezbollah terrorists with human shields.”
The time has come for you to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds and from the combat zones.
In a statement addressed to U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Netanyahu said There was a unanimous decision to stay because it’s important for the UN flag to still fly high in this region, and to be able to report to the security council.”
Unifil’s spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told Agence France-Presse on Saturday Israel will make every effort to prevent Unifil casualties and will do what it takes to win the war.”
It is not storming a base. It is not trying to enter a base. It was a tank under heavy fire, mass casualty event, backing up to get out of harm’s way,
the military’s international spokesperson, Nadav Shoshani, told reporters They are not playing a military role. They are playing a peace role. They are observing, they are reporting, they are trying to deliver humanitarian assistance. There is no justification for this attack on UN forces,
The warning that Netanyahu addressed to … Guterres demanding the removal of the UNIFIL represents a new chapter in the enemy’s approach of not complying with international [norms],
In no way can this be attributed to Hezbollah. It is a decision by Israeli forces to target UN forces, UN posts,
Prime Minister Meloni reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by Israeli armed forces,
the Italian government said in a statement We have requested an explanation from the IDF from these shocking violations,
At around 4:30 am (0130 GMT), while peacekeepers were in shelters, two IDF (Israeli military) Merkava tanks destroyed the position's main gate and forcibly entered the position
in the Ramia area of southern Lebanon, the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission said Despite putting on protective masks, 15 peacekeepers suffered effects, including skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions, after the smoke entered the camp,
We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times,
Today’s multidimensional peacekeeping operations … not only maintain peace and security but also facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, support the organisation of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.”
Mr Secretary General, get the UNIFIL forces out of harm’s way. It should be done right now, immediately,
Netanyahu said in a video statement issued by his office Whenever there is an incident across the Blue Line, UNIFIL immediately deploys additional troops to that location if needed to avoid a direct conflict between the two sides and to ensure that the situation is contained,
the peacekeepers describe their approach on the UNIFIL website I am close to all the people involved, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, where I ask that the UN peacekeepers be respected,
Francis said at the Vatican