The United Nations Security Council has flagged “strong concern” after several UN peacekeeping positions in southern Lebanon came under fire amid clashes between the Israeli military and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.
It’s the first statement by the UN’s most powerful body since Israel’s attacks on the positions of the peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL began last week, drawing international condemnation. The 15-member council in a consensual statement urged all parties — without naming them — to respect the safety and security of the personnel and premises of the UN peacekeeping mission.
"UN peacekeepers and UN premises must never be the target of an attack," said the council, reiterating its support for UNIFIL and the operation's importance for regional stability.
It’s the first statement by the UN’s most powerful body since Israel’s attacks on the positions of the peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL began last week, drawing international condemnation. The 15-member council in a consensual statement urged all parties — without naming them — to respect the safety and security of the personnel and premises of the UN peacekeeping mission.
"UN peacekeepers and UN premises must never be the target of an attack," said the council, reiterating its support for UNIFIL and the operation's importance for regional stability.