Israeli tanks are believed to have breached the gates of a UNIFIL peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, according to the United Nations. This is the latest accusation of violations and attacks that even Israel’s own allies have criticized.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the UN to evacuate UNIFIL troops from combat zones in Lebanon. According to the United Nations, Israeli tanks forcibly broke through the gate of a base a few hours later.
Tanks withdrew after 45 minutes
The tanks withdrew after about 45 minutes after it was explained that the presence of the soldiers would endanger the peacekeeping force.
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Netanyahu called on UNIFIL to withdraw
“It is time to withdraw UNIFIL from Hezbollah strongholds and combat zones,” Netanyahu said, according to his office. He accused Guterres of refusing to do so, thereby turning UNIFIL soldiers into “hostages of Hezbollah.” Israel regrets any harm to UNIFIL soldiers, Netanyahu said, referring to incidents in which blue helmet soldiers were recently injured.
UNIFIL’s job is to monitor compliance with the ceasefire following the 2006 Lebanon War. This force, which involves more than 10,000 UN soldiers, does not have a robust mandate. She too could not prevent the new escalation.
Source: Krone
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