The mission of the HIM in Lebanon (Finul) denounced that Israel He fired “repeatedly” at their positions, wounding two soldiers of peace He israeli army He assured that he previously warned the UN forces, asking them to remain in “protected spaces.” This incident sparked a wave of international condemnation and led to the UN Security Council to meet at New York.
Italy, one of the main troop contributors with around 900 soldiers in the region, considered that the acts of Israel could constitute “war crimes,” while Washington expressed “deep concern” for the safety of blue helmets. Spain and Ireland also spoke out, requesting security guarantees for peacekeepers.
The incident is part of the increasingly intense conflict between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, that operates in the vicinity of UN positions. Since the escalation of hostilities on September 23, the mission of the HIM He called for a truce, warning that his forces faced “serious risks.” Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head of the UN peacekeepers, reported that 300 blue helmets have already been relocated.
Furthermore, on the same day, an Israeli airstrike on Beirut It left 22 dead, in what is considered the deadliest bombing in the Lebanese capital since the conflict began. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 117 people were injured in these attacks, which hit populated areas.
In parallel, an Israeli bombing of a school housing displaced people left 28 dead and 54 injured, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. The offensive, in response to the attack by Islamist militiamen on Israeli soil, has caused the death of more than 42,000, according to figures from the Gaza Ministry of Health. / 24 HOURS