EU Condemns Israeli Attacks on UN Peacekeepers

The European Union and its member states have condemned Israel's recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable and undermine the safety of UN personnel. The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the ongoing threats to UNIFIL's security, calling for immediate cessation of attacks. In parallel, Borrell also condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that resulted in civilian casualties, including attacks on hospitals and schools sheltering displaced Palestinians. The situation has escalated with Israeli military actions, reportedly leading to the deaths of over 42,000 Palestinians since the onset of conflict, according to local health authorities. Turkey has also voiced its disapproval, urging a unified international stance against Israel's military operations in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has raised significant humanitarian concerns, further complicating the region's stability.