UK, Italy, France, and Germany Urge Israel to Halt Attacks on UN Forces in Lebanon

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:33pm on 14 Oct 2024,Monday International

The UK, Italy, France, and Germany have condemned Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, stating that such actions violate international humanitarian law. In a joint statement, the four nations emphasized the critical role of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in maintaining stability. Reports indicate that the Israeli military has targeted UNIFIL forces while conducting operations against Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant civilian casualties, with a recent attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians killing at least 22, including 15 children, further escalating the humanitarian crisis.

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