On October 20th, a statement was released by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), according to reports from Al Jazeera and the UN’s official website. The statement condemned the Israeli military for deliberately dismantling one of its observation towers and a surrounding fence along Lebanon’s southern border.
The statement indicated that earlier that day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had deployed bulldozers to intentionally destroy a lookout tower and the associated fencing at the UNIFIL camp located in the village of Marwahin in southern Lebanon.
UNIFIL emphasized the responsibility of the IDF and all parties involved to ensure the safety of UN personnel and property while upholding the sanctity of UN premises at all times.
Furthermore, the statement reiterated that violations of UN camps and the destruction of UN assets constitute a blatant breach of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The actions taken by the Israeli military not only contravene international humanitarian law but also jeopardize the safety of peacekeeping personnel.
Despite these challenges, UNIFIL asserted its commitment to maintaining its presence at all positions.
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