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UN peacekeepers injured by Israel

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EasterIssland · 10/10/2024 13:04

After all the news this week regarding IDF threatening peacekeepers in Lebanon this is news now.

from bbc

Two UN peacekeepers injured after Israeli tank fires at watchtowerpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time
12:50 BSTBREAKING
Two UN peacekeepers have been injured after an Israeli tank fired towards a watchtower at a UN base in southern Lebanon, the UN says.
According to a statement by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the observation tower at its headquarters in Naqoura was directly hit, causing the peacekeepers to fall.
"The injuries are fortunately, this time, not serious, but they remain in hospital," the UN says.
It adds that Israeli soldiers also fired at a UN base in Ras Naqoura, "hitting the entrance to the bunker where peacekeepers were sheltering, and damaging vehicles and a communications system".
There's more in their statement which we'll bring you shortly.
UNIFIL is a UN peacekeeping mission created in 1978. It monitors hostilities and helps to ensure humanitarian access to civilians.

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Auvergne63 · 13/10/2024 18:47

GhostCicada · 13/10/2024 18:39

My cousin is a peacekeeper in Lebanon at the moment. It's a really concerning time, my poor Aunt isn't coping well at all with the news this week and is so concerned that Israel are going to escalate their attacks and hurt her son. Her husband also served in Lebanon so this isn't her first rodeo but I don't suppose this is something that you get used to.

I've been very surprised over the past week that so many people out there seem to think that UNIFIL should take orders from an invading army and also the lack of knowledge about the purpose of UNIFIL. Although I suspect the 2 of those things are intertwined.

I sincerely hope he is safe and stays safe.
I totally agree that many people do not understand the role of peacekeepers. I feel that the IDF want them out so they carry on committing war crimes without any witnesses.

GhostCicada · 13/10/2024 18:39

My cousin is a peacekeeper in Lebanon at the moment. It's a really concerning time, my poor Aunt isn't coping well at all with the news this week and is so concerned that Israel are going to escalate their attacks and hurt her son. Her husband also served in Lebanon so this isn't her first rodeo but I don't suppose this is something that you get used to.

I've been very surprised over the past week that so many people out there seem to think that UNIFIL should take orders from an invading army and also the lack of knowledge about the purpose of UNIFIL. Although I suspect the 2 of those things are intertwined.

SugarandSpiceandAllThingsNaice · 13/10/2024 18:27

If enough EU countries feel strongly enough about an arms embargo, they could force Germany to accede to one through the EU Parliamentary process and courts. That is why it is important to see EU leaders coming out and saying. France and Italy are 2nd and 3rd most powerful & net contributers in EU and Ireland and Spain are not a light weights either.

I read this article today about the UNIFIL peacekeepers and the part that really stood out is how by shadowing the IDF during prior Lebanon invasions, they were able to rescue civilians and put a brake on IDF “atrocities” as they knew they were under UN observation.
https://apple.news/AoE4eTnqISkyJMVaIH7y_bg

Irish peacekeepers stood their ground in the face of an Israeli invasion of Lebanon. It’s not the first time — The Independent

Irish peacekeepers have a long history of putting themselves in the firing line in Lebanon — and becoming so close with locals that people speak English with a Cork accent, Richard Hall writes

https://apple.news/AoE4eTnqISkyJMVaIH7y_bg

Lettherebejustice · 13/10/2024 16:38

At approximately 06:40 local time, Unifil says, peacekeepers at the same position reported the firing of several rounds 100 meters north, which emitted smoke.
"Fifteen peacekeepers suffered effects, including skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions, after the smoke entered the camp."
"The peacekeepers are receiving treatment," the statement adds.

IDF acting like bloody terrorists. Macron is right, it is long overdue we stop arming them.

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EasterIssland · 13/10/2024 16:35

BBC
In the last few moments we've been reporting on a Unifil statement that Israeli tanks have destroyed the main gate of a peacekeeping compound in southern Lebanon.
The statement further says that Israeli troops stopped a "critical Unifil logistical movement" yesterday near Meiss el Jebel, south of Beirut.
The organisation said that it seeks to "remind" the IDF of obligations regarding the safety of UN personnel and property. Around 10,000 UN peacekeepers are serving in Lebanon

More now from the Unifil statement, which has accused Israeli forces of destroying the gates of one of its compounds in southern Lebanon.
The statement says the incident occurred early this morning at a UN position in Ramiya. At approximately 04:30 local time, while peacekeepers were in shelters, two Israeli Merkava tanks "destroyed the position’s main gate and forcibly entered" the facility. Israeli troops then "requested multiple times that the base turn out its lights".
The statement says the tanks left around 45 minutes later after Unifil "protested through our liaison mechanism, saying that IDF presence was putting peacekeepers in danger".
At approximately 06:40 local time, Unifil says, peacekeepers at the same position reported the firing of several rounds 100 meters north, which emitted smoke.
"Fifteen peacekeepers suffered effects, including skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions, after the smoke entered the camp."
"The peacekeepers are receiving treatment," the statement adds.

Two Israeli tanks "destroyed" the main gate of a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in the south of the country this morning, the force says in a statement.
Israeli troops then "forcibly entered the position," the statement on Telegram adds.
Israel has yet to comment on the allegations, but it comes just hours after PM Benjamin Netanyahu again urged UN forces to withdraw from the border area.
We will bring you more developments from this shortly.

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Auvergne63 · 13/10/2024 16:00

VictoryPending · 13/10/2024 15:46

Can I join in please?

I am @VictoryPending

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Of course!

Lettherebejustice · 13/10/2024 15:56

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Who are you to question who can question him? Ridiculous and nonsensical.

VictoryPending · 13/10/2024 15:46

Auvergne63 · 13/10/2024 15:24

I feel a Spartacus moment coming on.
I am @Auvergne63.

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Can I join in please?

I am @VictoryPending

JaneJeffer · 13/10/2024 15:43

Who are you to question him?
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Auvergne63 · 13/10/2024 15:24

EasterIssland · 13/10/2024 15:22

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I feel a Spartacus moment coming on.
I am @Auvergne63.

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EasterIssland · 13/10/2024 15:22

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I’m easterissland

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ScrollingLeaves · 13/10/2024 15:14

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Who are you to question him [Netanyahu]

Who is she to question him?
She is a rational human being.

Are you someone who does not question him?

Luckily, there are also some Israelis who question him and the evil people he is in a pact with.

Lettherebejustice · 13/10/2024 15:13

EasterIssland · 13/10/2024 13:50

Who does he think he is

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwylekwngz8o.amp

He is a disgrace of a human being who needs to be locked up.

Auvergne63 · 13/10/2024 15:12

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We can criticise anyone we want. It's called freedom of speech.
As Ben Gurion once said " The test of democracy is freedom of criticism". Do you disagree with this?

FunkyDancer · 13/10/2024 14:57

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Dulra · 12/10/2024 21:51

EasterIssland · 12/10/2024 21:49

Just seen an update that it’s 40 countries (in total unifil is 50 )

ps am I right the second one is Germany ?

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ps am I right the second one is Germany ?
Yes looks like German flag

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EasterIssland · 12/10/2024 21:49

Just seen an update that it’s 40 countries (in total unifil is 50 )

ps am I right the second one is Germany ?

UN peacekeepers injured by Israel
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Dulra · 12/10/2024 21:44

Scirocco · 12/10/2024 21:17

And may I ask why, if people think it is wrong to attack peacekeepers, people keep trying to deflect away from the fact that peacekeepers were attacked?

Yes like I've said before they seem to forget how many nations are involved in UNIFIL.

Good to see such a strong statement from 34 diverse nations who will not be intimidated

PeasfullPerson · 12/10/2024 21:38

EasterIssland · 12/10/2024 21:18

A joint statement by 34 UNIFIL-contributing countries, initiated by Poland urges to protect
@UNIFIL_
peacekeepers. We condemn recent incidents, call to respect UNIFIL's mission & ensure the safety of its personnel.

atatement in the link

https://x.com/PLinUN/status/1845094985403695454

Pleased to see UK have signed this. Not sure the previous Tory government would have.

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EasterIssland · 12/10/2024 21:18

A joint statement by 34 UNIFIL-contributing countries, initiated by Poland urges to protect
@UNIFIL_
peacekeepers. We condemn recent incidents, call to respect UNIFIL's mission & ensure the safety of its personnel.

atatement in the link

https://x.com/PLinUN/status/1845094985403695454

x.com

https://x.com/PLinUN/status/1845094985403695454

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Scirocco · 12/10/2024 21:17

And may I ask why, if people think it is wrong to attack peacekeepers, people keep trying to deflect away from the fact that peacekeepers were attacked?

Scirocco · 12/10/2024 21:14

Israel was striking Gaza in response to the Hamas terrorist attacks within 24 hours. Ground operations were publicly commenced by the 13th, and the invasion was underway on the 27th.

ScrollingLeaves · 12/10/2024 20:40

@PollyPaintsFlowers · Today 19:19

Hezbollah started attacking Israel with rockets three weeks before Israel started their offensive in Gaza, whatever they say about Gaza is just a front.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza was underway by Oct 8 2023 which is when Hezbollah started firing rockets. This is The Times of
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Air Force continues mass strikes on Gaza to ‘devastate’ Hamas capabilities
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/air-force-continues-mass-strikes-on-gaza-to-devastate-hamas-capabilities

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EasterIssland · 12/10/2024 20:26

Let’s not forget that they’ve killed hundreds of UN members in Gaza. The main difference is that this were mostly Palestinians. Whilst UNIFIL are Indonesian , Sri Lanka and unsure the one from today … so the world is condemning more these actions.

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