The ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon has seen Israel confront not only Hezbollah but also the UN peacekeeping forces, putting their long-standing mission in jeopardy.
As tensions escalate, UNIFIL peacekeepers have found themselves caught in the crossfire, with recent incidents injuring personnel and threatening their ability to maintain peace.
In a statement, UNIFIL noted that their positions had been persistently targeted, leading to injuries among peacekeepers while emphasizing their refusal to abandon their mission.
The backdrop of this conflict includes intense fighting initiated by Hamas in Gaza, prompting a ripple effect of violence along the Israeli-Lebanese border.
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