Fears for the safety of UN peacekeeping troops in Lebanon are escalating as Israeli airstrikes continue to target areas near their bases. The United Nations has reaffirmed that peacekeepers will remain in southern Lebanon despite increasing calls from Israeli officials for their withdrawal. Amidst this tension, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been accused of conducting operations that have deliberately harmed UN troops, with reports of tank incursions into peacekeeper positions. The UN Security Council has voiced strong concerns over the violence against peacekeeping forces, citing potential violations of international law. Multiple countries, including France, the UK, Italy, and Germany, have condemned the attacks and called for an immediate halt. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has denied targeting UN troops but insists on their evacuation to protect them from conflict. As violence grows, the UN has cautioned that continued assaults against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes, and international leaders, including President Biden, have urged Israel to cease its strikes on these forces.