Marjayoun, South Lebanon, October 20, 2024 (Xinhua) — The United Nations forces operating in South Lebanon (UNIFIL) announced in a statement today (Sunday) that an armed spy shot down Israel deliberately built a watchtower and fence around the United Nations site in the town of Marwahin.
“Earlier today, an Israeli military sniper deliberately demolished a watchtower and fence surrounding the United Nations site in the town of Marwahin,” the statement said.
He said, “Once again, we remind the Israeli army and all actors of their responsibilities to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the sanctity of UN buildings at all times.”
He continued, “Once again, we point out that hacking the United Nations website and damaging United Nations assets is a serious violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701 DA. international humanitarian law.”
He said, “The Israeli army had repeatedly asked UNIFIL to evacuate their positions on the Blue Line, and they deliberately damaged the positions of the United Nations.”
The statement concluded by saying, “Despite the pressure on the mission and on troop-contributing countries, the peacekeepers remain in their roles and we will continue to fulfill the tasks assigned to us in monitoring and reporting.
In the last few days, five UNIFIL members were injured during battles that took place between the Israeli army and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Violent clashes have been taking place for hours this afternoon between factions of Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israeli forces that have captured several border towns in southern Lebanon, according to Hezbollah and other security sources there. in Lebanon.
Security sources told Xinhua News Agency that “the clashes between Hezbollah groups and the Israeli army began after the infiltration of Israeli infantry forces supported by Merkava tanks to the outskirts of several towns along the border line extending from Shebaa and Kafr Shuba Heights to the far. the towns of Taybeh and Mays al-Jabal.” About 20 kilometers.
This afternoon, Hezbollah issued several statements saying, “The Mujahideen of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Philon base in Rosh Pina, the Shimson base west of Lake Galilee, the Berea air defense base, and the city Haifa with missile launchers and attack. processions.”
They also targeted “Israeli military gatherings on the outskirts of the towns of Kafr Kila, Markaba, Blida, Maroun al-Ras, Miskfaam, and Jabal Sadana, with artillery and rocket shells.” /end of news/
2024-10-20 20:07:00
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