Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said, it is still investigating the circumstances that led to the incident where two UNIFIL peacekeepers sustained injuries during conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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| UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon |
IDF said, it “instructed UNIFIL personnel to enter into protected spaces and remain there”, and that, “this instruction was in place at the time of the incident”.
Earlier, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) cried out about its two (2) peacekeepers being injured in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
According to IDF: “Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon identified an immediate threat against them. The soldiers responded with fire toward the threat.
An initial examination indicates that during the incident, a hit was identified on a
@UNIFIL_ post, located approximately 50 meters from the source of the threat, resulting in the injury of two UNIFIL personnel.
Hours before the incident, the IDF instructed UNIFIL personnel to enter into protected spaces and remain there. This instruction was in place at the time of the incident.
The IDF is in contact with UNIFIL for coordination purposes and will continue to do so.
The IDF is continuing to examine the circumstances of the incident.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization deliberately operates with the intent to harm Israeli civilians from civilian areas and near UNIFIL posts, thereby endangering UNIFIL personnel.”
Earlier today (Friday), IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon identified an immediate threat against them. The soldiers responded with fire toward the threat.
An initial examination indicates that during the incident, a hit was identified on a @UNIFIL_ post, located…
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 11, 2024
