Source: Israeli forces opened fire on a UNIFIL position in Lebanon, wounding two

The Security Council had assigned UNIFIL forces to help the Lebanese army keep the south of the country free of weapons and non-state militants, which has sparked a dispute with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which will – effectively controlling the area.

For its part, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel’s “systematic and deliberate targeting of UNIFIL forces.”

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “The repeated attacks by Israel against the peacekeeping forces, and asking them to illegally evacuate their positions in southern Lebanon are going to against the mandate set by the Security Council, a dangerous precedent, and confirming once again that Israel has broken. of international legitimacy, and as it does not comply with international laws and conventions, and the law.” “It could be a war crime, as well as a violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701.

She continued: “Despite this dangerous attack by Israel against the peacekeeping forces, Lebanon calls on the Security Council, the international community and the countries contributing to the UNIFIL mission to investigate the matter, and to take a firm and strict stand. on these attacks, and to strongly condemn them because Israel’s restraint and stopping of its violations will not allow it to continue with its violations.” around the world, and on the safety of the workers and their property.”

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The source said that Israeli forces were also entering the perimeter of another UNIFIL site and opening fire on Thursday.

The spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Andrea Tenenti, said on Thursday that the peacekeeping forces are determined to remain in their positions in southern Lebanon despite the Israeli attacks in recent days. who left in addition to the orders directed by the Israeli army to leave.

Tenenti reported that Israeli attacks on peacekeeping forces on Wednesday and Thursday left two of their members injured and disrupted some of their monitoring capabilities.

According to Israel, its forces were active on Thursday near the UNIFIL base in Naqoura, but said they had issued instructions to United Nations forces in the area to stay in protected areas, and then open fire.

The Security Council had assigned UNIFIL forces to help the Lebanese army keep the south of the country free of weapons and non-state militants, which has sparked a dispute with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah, which will – effectively controlling the area.

For its part, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel’s “systematic and deliberate targeting of UNIFIL forces.”

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement: “The repeated attacks by Israel against the peacekeeping forces, and asking them to illegally evacuate their positions in southern Lebanon are going to against the mandate set by the Security Council, a dangerous precedent, and confirming once again that Israel has broken. of international legitimacy, and as it does not comply with international laws and conventions, and the law.” “It could be a war crime, as well as a violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701.

She continued: “Despite this dangerous attack by Israel against the peacekeeping forces, Lebanon calls on the Security Council, the international community, and the countries contributing to the mission UNIFIL to investigate the case, and take a strong and strict case. to stand up to these attacks, and strongly condemn them because obstructing Israel and stopping its violations will not allow its violations to continue.” missions around the world, and on the safety of personnel and property.”