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UN Calls for End to Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Amid Peacekeeper Concerns

The United Nations urges diplomatic efforts as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah, impacting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

Des véhicules de la Force intérimaire des Nations Unies au Liban (FINUL) patrouillent à Marjayoun, dans le sud du Liban, le 12 octobre 2024.
Lebanese army soldier stands near destroyed vehicles at a site damaged by an Israeli air strike in the Christian-majority region of Aitou in north Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said, October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Omar Ibrahim
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Overview

  • Israel has intensified its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading to significant civilian casualties and displacement.
  • The UN Security Council expressed strong concern over attacks on UN peacekeepers, urging all parties to respect their safety.
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu insists Israel will continue its military operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, including Beirut.
  • UN peacekeeping forces, despite Israeli requests, will remain in their positions to maintain regional stability.
  • The conflict has resulted in thousands of casualties and displaced over a million people in Lebanon, with international calls for adherence to humanitarian law.