Israel launched a dozen attacks on UN troops in Lebanon, says leaked report
A leaked report reveals Israel's attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, injuring 15. Israel denies targeting UN forces, claiming operations focus on Hezbollah, while Unifil condemns the actions.
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A leaked report indicates that Israel has conducted a series of attacks on United Nations peacekeeping troops in Lebanon, resulting in injuries to 15 peacekeepers. The confidential document, prepared by a contributing country, details a dozen incidents where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted UN positions, including the use of incendiary white phosphorus. The UN peacekeeping force, known as Unifil, has condemned these actions as violations of international law. Israel, however, denies intentionally targeting Unifil, claiming its operations are aimed at Hezbollah, which it accuses of using UN positions as shields. The report highlights specific incidents, including the firing of tank rounds at UN facilities and the demolition of observation towers. Despite international condemnation, Israel maintains that its military actions are necessary for its security and has called for the evacuation of UN troops from southern Lebanon. Unifil has refused this request, emphasizing the need for peacekeeping in the region. The report also documents the damage inflicted on UN bases and the circumstances surrounding the attacks, including the IDF's assertion that any harm to UN personnel was accidental.
- Israel has reportedly attacked UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon, injuring 15 personnel.
- The use of white phosphorus by Israel has been highlighted as a significant concern.
- Israel claims its military actions target Hezbollah, not UN forces.
- Unifil has condemned the attacks as violations of international law.
- Israel has called for the evacuation of UN troops, which has been rejected by Unifil.
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18 commentsWhy aren't the UN troops keeping the peace? Did they let Hezbollah fire rockets into Israel unimpeded? What is the point of the troops being there?
Another part of the story is: where was the UN when Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon this week?
Unless the UN starts doing serious counter-terrorism, Israel is not going to particularly care about their presence in Lebanon.
The argument goes like this: UNIFIL had one mission, which was to disarm and disband any military force in Lebanon south of the Litani River that was not Lebanon's army. UNIFIL has not done this. This is known and well-documented. Hezbollah regularly fires rockets and missiles into Israel. Hezbollah has built bunkers within sight of UNIFILs own posts. If true, this is not only a clear, systemic failure of their mission, but such an egregious failure that their presence is actually dangerous to civilians.
And why they keep closing blind eye on the largest terrorist army in the world violating UN’s own agreements?
Also I wonder who benefits from them intentionally not moving out of harms ways and preventing israel from doing _their_ job of eliminating terrorists?
Genuine questions, not taking any sides.
Let's be honest, UN is one of the most useless organization in the world (and been for a while, look at history of their Africa operations). By now their presense on ground with inability to actually do anything or help anybody is a liability (eg can't stop Hezbollah from launching rockets and using them as a shield)
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