Lebanon: UNIFIL concerned by attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces
2024-11-25 12:00
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has expressed concern over the recent attacks on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the south of the country.
In a statement released on Friday, UNIFIL said it was “deeply concerned” by the attacks, which have resulted in the deaths of several LAF soldiers.
“UNIFIL strongly condemns these attacks and calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire and to refrain from any actions that could further escalate tensions,” the statement said.
UNIFIL also urged the Lebanese authorities to investigate the attacks and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The attacks on the LAF have taken place in recent weeks as tensions have risen in southern Lebanon. The LAF has been conducting operations against suspected Hezbollah militants in the area.
Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group. It is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and other countries.
The attacks on the LAF have raised concerns that the situation in southern Lebanon could escalate into a wider conflict. UNIFIL has called on all parties to exercise restraint and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the situation.
Background
UNIFIL was established in 1978 to help restore peace and security to Lebanon after the Lebanese Civil War. The force is currently composed of approximately 10,000 troops from more than 40 countries.
UNIFIL’s mandate is to monitor the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, to assist the Lebanese government in maintaining security in the south of the country, and to help ensure that the area is free of illegal weapons.
The situation in southern Lebanon has been relatively calm in recent years, but tensions have risen in recent weeks due to the LAF’s operations against Hezbollah.
Lebanon: UNIFIL concerned by attacks on Lebanese Armed Forces
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