Israel has sent tanks through the gates of a UN peacekeeping force base in Lebanon, drawing criticism from several European countries.
Foreign news agencies reported that the United Nations said on Sunday, October 13, 2024, that Israeli tanks broke through the gates of the base of its peacekeeping forces. in the southern part of Lebanon This made Israel’s allies strongly criticize them.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously called for the United Nations to evacuate the “UNIFIL” peacekeeping force from areas in southern Lebanon. After a few hours UNIFIL also described how the Israeli military used violence. Including using tanks to break through the base gates.
“It is time for you to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds. and from combat zones,” Netanyahu said in a statement sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The IDF[Feachd Dìon Israel]asked for this again. and he faced repeated denials As a result, Hezbollah terrorists have human shields to use. “
Hezbollah group Major political and armed groups in Lebanon Iran-backed security forces insist that they have never used security forces to defend themselves, as Israel claims.
In the last few days there are UN peacekeeping force personnel. At least five people were injured in attacks on Pakkhao strongholds in Lebanon, with most of the attacks. UNIFIL officials blamed Lebanon.
Ms. Georgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy One of the most pro-Israel leaders in Western Europe Phone call with Mr. Netanyahu on Sunday as they condemn the latest Israeli attacks. This is because Italy is the country with the largest number of soldiers in the UNIFIL force. France and Spain, which have around 700 UNIFIL troops, also condemned Israel.
UNIFIL was established in 1978 to monitor southern Lebanon. which has since The area has also experienced several conflicts. both the 1982 Israeli invasion that occupied southern Lebanon until 2000, and the epic five-week battle between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006.
Israel accuses UNIFIL of failing to comply with UN Resolution 1701. agreed in 2006, demanding territories on Lebanon’s southern border. It is a zone without weapons or troops belonging to the Lebanese state.
Mr. Lloyd Austin, United States Secretary of Defense Telephone call to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This Saturday, great concern was expressed about the reports of the Israeli Army attacking the stronghold of the security forces and he called on Israel to guarantee their safety. and of the Lebanese soldiers
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2024-10-13 16:39:00
