The Israeli army issued a statement through its account on the
The statement explained that these operations took place “during the course of the war,” considering that the party “exploits its proximity to the locations and concentration points of UNIFIL forces to carry out operations against Israel.”
The statement stated that this number of launches had been recorded since the beginning of what it called Operation “Lion’s Roar,” noting that this constitutes a “systematic violation of international law,” and exposes international forces and United Nations personnel to danger.
On the other hand, the Israeli army confirmed that it “maintains the coordination mechanism with UNIFIL forces present in the field” during military operations in southern Lebanon.
These accusations come in light of the escalation of clashes between Israel and Hezbollah in the southern Lebanon region, where military operations by both sides are increasing, amid fears that the scope of the confrontations will expand.
The issue of the safety of UNIFIL forces emerges as one of the important issues, given their presence in areas witnessing military operations, which puts them in a critical position between the parties to the conflict.
In this context, mutual accusations are repeated regarding the use of areas adjacent to United Nations sites, while international parties stress the need to respect international laws and protect the UN forces operating in the south.
