European Council president Charles Michel stated, "An attack against a UN peace mission is not responsible, is not acceptable and that's why we call on Israel and we call on all sides to fully respect international humanitarian law." He underscored the importance of respecting the rules of engagement during a time of heightened scrutiny of Israel’s military actions.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, "We won't accept the justification that Israeli military forces had previously alerted Unifil that some of its bases had to be abandoned," further pressing the need for accountability and clarification from Israel.
UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix raised alarms about the safety of peacekeepers, noting that operations have virtually halted, saying, "Peacekeepers have been confined to their bases with significant periods of time in shelter," illustrating the dire conditions under escalating military actions.
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