Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his call for UN peacekeepers to temporarily leave the combat zone in Lebanon, denying accusations that Israel deliberately attacked UNIFIL personnel. International criticism has mounted as Israeli forces have repeatedly fired on UN peacekeepers during their ground operation in Lebanon, resulting in injuries to at least five UNIFIL members. The UN chief has warned that attacks on peacekeepers may constitute war crimes and called on all parties, including the IDF, to refrain from actions that put peacekeepers at risk. The UN Security Council has expressed strong support for UNIFIL’s mission and emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to bring a durable end to the conflict in southern Lebanon. Despite Israel’s requests, UNIFIL has indicated that they will continue to patrol the border area between Lebanon and Israel. The Security Council has also expressed deep concern for civilian casualties, infrastructure destruction, and the rising number of displaced people, urging all parties to abide by international humanitarian law. With tensions escalating in the region, the international community is closely watching the situation in southern Lebanon as efforts continue towards a peaceful resolution.
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