UNIFIL – One peacekeeper was killed and 3 injured after gunfire from a non-governmental entity

The UN peacekeeping mission said that the patrol was removing explosive ordnance along a road in the village of Ghandouria, with the aim of reconnecting isolated UNIFIL sites.

And I submitted UNIFIL My deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the “courageous peacekeeper who lost his life in the line of duty in the service of peace.” She wished a speedy and complete recovery for the injured.

And in press release UNIFIL condemned “This was a deliberate attack on peacekeepers who were carrying out their assigned tasks.” The work of explosive ordnance clearance teams is critical within the Mission’s area of ​​operations, particularly in the wake of recent hostilities.

UNIFIL has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of this tragic incident. Initial evaluations indicate that “The shooting came from non-governmental entities, allegedly Hezbollah.”

The mission reaffirmed the obligations of all parties under international law to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel and property at all times.

She said that deliberate attacks on peacekeepers constitute serious violations of international humanitarian lawSecurity Council Resolution No. 1701This may amount to war crimes.

UNIFIL called on the Lebanese government to quickly initiate an investigation to identify those responsible and hold them accountable for crimes committed against UNIFIL peacekeeping forces.