A joint statement was issued by 34 countries, including Turkey, that contribute to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), condemning Israel’s attacks on UNIFIL.

Led by the Permanent Mission of Poland to the UN, the statement called for the protection of UNIFIL. Emphasizing the strong support of the 34 signatory countries to the UNIFIL mission, the statement stated, “We condemn the recent events. We call for respect for the UNIFIL mission and ensuring the safety of its personnel.” The importance of the role of UNIFIL was highlighted in the statement, especially at a time when tensions are rising in the region, and it demanded an immediate halt to Israel’s attacks and an investigation into those responsible.

ISRAELI ARMY TARGETS UNIFIL UNIFIL announced that two peacekeepers were injured on October 10 when the Israeli army targeted an observation tower. On October 11, the Israeli army targeted the main entrance of the UNIFIL headquarters in the Ras Nakura area in southern Lebanon with artillery fire, and a UNIFIL observation tower was hit with a “Merkava tank,” resulting in injuries to two more soldiers. Many countries had condemned Israel’s attacks on UNIFIL forces.