UN Security Council troubled by Israeli attacks, expressed serious concern for peacekeepers

New York: The UN Security Council expressed grave concern over Israel's firing on and injuring UN peacekeepers during the ongoing war in southern Lebanon. Reiterated its support for their role in maintaining security in the region. Israel's attacks on UNIFIL peacekeeping bases last week drew international condemnation and this is the first statement by the UN's most powerful body following the attack.

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Marie Lacroix told reporters that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed on Monday that peacekeepers would remain in all their deployment sites. Israel has urged peacekeepers to move five kilometers north during ground attacks in Lebanon.

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Israel is escalating its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon across the UN-imposed border between the two countries. The two sides have been in conflict since the Iran-backed militant group along with its ally Hamas began rocket attacks on Gaza a year ago. Hamas started the war on October 7, 2023 with attacks in southern Israel.

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The statement, read by Switzerland's Ambassador to the UN Pascal Barrisville, urged all parties to respect the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and UN premises. Barrisville is the current Chairman of the Security Council. There are deep divisions in the 15-member Security Council over the war in Gaza. The US is defending its ally Israel, while support for the Palestinians has increased among members.