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News in English (USA) / 13.10.2024 / 17:00

Tensions Escalate in Lebanon as Israel Strikes UN Peacekeepers

As fighting intensifies between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has called for the immediate withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, citing the need to protect them from escalating combat situations. In a series of alarming incidents, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) reported that Israeli tanks have destroyed their main gate and fired upon their positions, injuring multiple peacekeepers. The UN has condemned these actions, stating that Israeli forces have violated the security of their personnel, with 40 countries expressing strong condemnation of the attacks on UN forces. Amidst international outrage and calls for accountability, Netanyahu urged the UN Secretary-General to evacuate peacekeepers from combat areas. As tensions rise, concerns grow about the potential for a broader regional conflict, prompting responses from various global leaders, including U.S. President Biden, who has emphasized the need to safeguard the peacekeepers in the region.
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