Lebanon's President vows justice for UNIFIL convoy attack

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy that occurred on February 14, 2025, which resulted in injuries to the outgoing deputy commander Chok Bahadur Dhakal. Aoun emphasized that security forces would not tolerate any actions that threaten stability and vowed to punish the attackers while calling for an emergency meeting to address the situation. The attack coincided with protests led by Hezbollah supporters against the barring of two Iranian planes from landing, during which a UNIFIL vehicle was set on fire. Both Aoun and Salam have directed security forces to investigate the incident and ensure accountability for those involved. The UN has also demanded a thorough investigation, condemning the attack as a serious violation of international law. The U.S. State Department commended the Lebanese Armed Forces for their swift response to the unrest.