UN Peacekeepers Injured as Israel Escalates Military Actions in Lebanon
The Israeli military's intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon raise concerns of a prolonged conflict, with calls for an urgent ceasefire.
- Two UN peacekeepers were injured following an Israeli military attack on UNIFIL positions in Southern Lebanon, marking a violation of international law.
- The Israeli army has expanded its ground operations in Lebanon, encountering resistance from Hezbollah forces that have strategically retreated to avoid direct confrontations.
- Lebanon's government is actively seeking a ceasefire, engaging with international powers like the US and France to press for a halt to Israeli offensives.
- The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis, with over a million people displaced from Southern Lebanon and Beirut's suburbs, urgently needing international aid.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of potential destruction in Lebanon akin to Gaza, as tensions and military actions continue to escalate.