{"id":30585,"date":"2026-03-31T04:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/un-condemns-killing-of-two-more-peacekeepers-in-lebanon\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:08:21","slug":"un-condemns-killing-of-two-more-peacekeepers-in-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/03\/31\/un-condemns-killing-of-two-more-peacekeepers-in-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"UN condemns killing of two more peacekeepers in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Two Indonesian peacekeepers were killed and two others were injured in an explosion on Monday unifil<\/a> Logistics convoy, destroying their vehicle.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred near Bani Hayyan in southern Lebanon, a day after another Indonesian Blue Helmets was killed when a projectile hit the mission’s base in Ait Taibe and exploded. <\/p>\n

A colleague \u2013 who was seriously injured and airlifted to the capital Beirut \u2013 remains in hospital. <\/p>\n

never a goal<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

UNIFIL is investigating”To determine the circumstances of these tragic events<\/strong>” Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the head of the UN peacekeeping operation, said in New York. <\/p>\n

“We strongly condemn these unacceptable incidents. Peacekeepers should never become targets<\/strong>” he told reporters at a press conference at the UN headquarters. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also seriously concerned about several incidents of aggressive behavior against UNIFIL peacekeepers over the past few days,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Increase in regional risks<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

Mr Lacroix confirmed that UN peacekeepers “stay grounded, executing security council<\/a>-Essential work, in these extremely dangerous circumstances<\/strong>” <\/p>\n

Tensions are rising in the Middle East more than a month after the United States and Israel bombed Iran, prompting Iran to launch retaliatory strikes on several countries in the region. <\/p>\n

Initially, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres<\/a> caution<\/a> The crisis “risks igniting a chain of events that no one can control in the world’s most volatile region.” <\/p>\n

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the UN special coordinator for the country, said that since March 2, more than 1,200 people have been killed in Lebanon in escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.<\/p>\n

determination of circumstances<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

Following Sunday’s deadly shelling incident, UNIFIL spokesperson Candice Ardiil said united nations news<\/em> That investigation is going on but it will take time. <\/p>\n

“At this point, we don’t have a clear idea of \u200b\u200bwhat exactly happened, but that’s what the investigation will reveal,” he said. <\/p>\n

“Once our investigation is complete, as per normal practice we will share it with the parties. And based on the outcome, if we find a party responsible, we will let them know and we will formally dispute it with them.” <\/p>\n

service and sacrifice<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

More than 8,000 peacekeepers from approximately 50 countries serve with UNIFIL. These men and women \u201cdemonstrate immense courage and commitment to advancing international peace and security far from home,\u201d Mr. Lacroix said. <\/p>\n

The mission was established in 1978 by the United Nations Security Council to assist the Lebanese Government in confirming the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, restoring international peace and security, and ensuring the return of its effective authority to the area. <\/p>\n

It has played an important role in pursuing peace and security, including patrolling the Blue Line of Separation between the two countries. <\/p>\n

‘Very dangerous and unstable situation’<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

Peacekeepers also help enforce the Security Council resolution that ended more than 30 days of hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in 2006. <\/p>\n

The current clashes have led to “numerous violations” Resolution 1701 (2006)<\/a>Mr. Lacroix said, citing attacks in both directions across the Blue Line as well as the presence of Israeli forces in Lebanon. <\/p>\n

“We have seen large numbers of Israeli incursions into various areas in South Lebanon, including near our headquarters in Nakoura.<\/strong>Where about a week ago, in the past day, we had some very violent fights that we could hear,\u201d Ms Ardill said. <\/p>\n

“Our headquarters here was hit by bullets, by shrapnel. Rockets hit our headquarters as well, so it was a very dangerous and unstable situation<\/strong>” <\/p>\n

no military solution<\/strong> <\/h2>\n

Mr. Lacroix was adamant that hostilities could only be resolved by diplomatic means. <\/p>\n

“There can be no military solution to this. there must be a political solution<\/strong>,” He said. <\/p>\n

“The framework for a political solution exists – resolution 1701<\/a> \u2013 to which all parties are still committed, as we have heard from them. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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