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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 We have requested an explanation from the IDF from these shocking violations,
Despite putting on protective masks, 15 peacekeepers suffered effects, including skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions, after the smoke entered the camp,
We are addressing this matter with the IDF,
UNIFIL said in the statement issued on Thursday, October 10. Such orders come from the Commander of the National Armed Forces (TNI). We will be ready if we receive the order,
I once again call for an immediate ceasefire on all fronts that the paths of diplomacy and dialogue be pursued to achieve peace,
Francis said at the end of the Angelus prayer Brothers and sisters, war is an illusion. It will never bring peace, it will never bring security, it is a defeat for everyone, especially because you believe you are invincible. Please stop,
I pray for all the victims, for the displaced, for the hostages and I hope that this great and unnecessary suffering, generated by hatred and revenge, will end soon,
As a major Troop Contributing Country, India aligns itself fully with the joint statement issued by the 34 UNIFIL troop contributing countries. Safety and security of peacekeepers are of paramount importance and must be ensured in accordance with extant UNSC Resolutions."
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said We are concerned at the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Inviolability of UN premises must be respected by all, and appropriate measures taken to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers and the sanctity of their mandate."
The Ministry of external affairs said 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 For the fourth time in as many days, 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,
said Unifil in a statement on Sunday afternoon I address my appeal that Ukrainians should not be left to freeze to death
This environment has allowed the successful resupply of food and water to UNP 2-45. Clashes between both parties to the conflict persist in both the Irish and wider Unfil area of operations. Irish peacekeepers continue to monitor and report any violations of UNSCR 1701 by all parties involved, maintaining an independent and impartial stance,
said the Defence Forces statement The indiscriminate bombing and killing in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon must stop. There needs to be full de-escalation across the region from all actors. Above all, UN peacekeepers must be respected and protected. The international community needs to be very clear about that,
We consider Unifil’s role as particularly crucial in light of the escalating situation in the region. We therefore strongly condemn recent attacks on Unifil peacekeepers. Such actions should stop immediately and should be adequately investigated,
Preparations [are being made] to conduct route clearance and resupply the post with rations and personnel at the earliest possibility and when the security situation prevails. This is something that our troops are well-accustomed to. We have experience in this area,
Stop air strikes against the civilian population, which is always the most affected. Stop the killing of innocents
Such actions must stop immediately and should be adequately investigated,
said the joint statement, posted on X by the Polish UN mission and signed by nations including leading contributors Indonesia, Italy and India We urge the parties of the conflict to respect UNIFIL's presence, which entails the obligation to guarantee the safety and security of its personnel at all times,