UN Calls for Investigation as Israeli Strikes Injure Peacekeepers in Lebanon

Tensions escalate as Israeli military actions against Hezbollah extend to UNIFIL positions, raising international concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian access.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli forces fired on their positions, injuring two peacekeepers and damaging infrastructure.
Human Rights Watch condemned the attacks, labeling them as violations of international law and calling for an urgent UN investigation into the hostilities.
Israeli strikes in Beirut killed 22 people, including civilians, as part of intensified military operations against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
The Israeli government justified its actions by citing Hezbollah's operations near UNIFIL bases, while urging peacekeepers to relocate for safety.
The conflict, which began a year ago with Hezbollah's support for Hamas against Israel, has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon.