Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18am on 11 Oct 2024,Friday International
An Israeli tank fired on the UNIFIL peacekeeping base in Naqura, Lebanon, injuring two Indonesian peacekeepers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted to firing in the area, claiming Hezbollah militants were operating nearby. Italy, a major contributor to the UN mission, condemned the act as a potential "war crime," while the US expressed "deep concern." Spain and Ireland also condemned the attack, calling it a violation of international law. UNIFIL, which has 10,000 troops in Lebanon, confirmed the peacekeepers are hospitalized but not seriously injured. The escalating violence has put the safety of UN peacekeepers in jeopardy.
