UNIFIL Stands Firm Amid Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
UNIFIL Stands Firm Amid Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

UNIFIL Stands Firm Amid Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is facing substantial criticism for its ineffectiveness amid escalating violence, including recent Israeli airstrikes that injured five peacekeepers. The UN Security Council has expressed 'very concerned' about the safety of UN personnel, who have been targeted numerous times during ongoing clashes with Hezbollah militants. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied intentionally targeting UNIFIL, urging peacekeepers to withdraw temporarily for their safety, a request that has been rejected by UNIFIL leadership, who emphasize their critical role in maintaining peace in the region. European officials, including Josep Borrell, have condemned attacks on UNIFIL and reiterated the mission will not withdraw from Lebanon, highlighting a unanimous EU support for the peacekeeping force. The strategic importance of the Mediterranean and the evolving geopolitical landscape were also discussed during the recent Italy-Spain Parliamentary Forum, with both nations contributing troops to UNIFIL. Overall, the situation remains tense, with calls for responsibility from all parties involved to protect peacekeepers.

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