"UNIFIL rejected the request [from Israel to withdraw its forces]," an Israeli official said. The decision to stay was made in consultation with the countries contributing troops, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti tells Axios.
"Attacking peacekeepers was a grave violation of international humanitarian law," stated UNIFIL, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation and its implications for international stability.
French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, expressed outrage over the unjustifiable Israeli attacks, labeling them a serious violation of international law.
Despite challenging circumstances, "Peacekeepers remain in all positions in southern Lebanon and the UN flag continues to fly," underscoring the commitment of UNIFIL to its mandate.
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