Lacroix added that the operational activities of the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon It has actually stopped since September 23.
“The peacekeeping forces are stationed in their bases with long periods of time spent in shelters,” he continued, adding that the mission, known as UNIFILWe are ready to support all efforts aimed at reaching a diplomatic solution.
Lacroix pointed in front Security Council The 15-member body noted that “UNIFIL forces are mandated to support the implementation of Resolution 1701, but we must insist that the implementation of the provisions of this resolution rests with the two parties themselves.”
According to Lacroix, Security Council Resolution No. 1701 gives UNIFIL a mandate to assist Lebanese Army To maintain the shared southern border with Israel free of weapons or militants, except for the Lebanese government forces.
American concern about targeting UNIFIL
Express The White House Thursday expressed its “deep concern” after the United Nations Interim Force was accused of… South Lebanon (UNIFIL) The Israeli army opened fire on a site and its equipment.
A spokesman for the US National Security Council said, “We understand that Israel is carrying out precise operations near the Blue Line to destroy infrastructure.” For Hezbollah Which may be used to threaten Israeli citizens,” referring to the border line between Lebanon and the Hebrew state.
The spokesman explained that “while carrying out these operations, it is essential that they do not threaten the safety of United Nations peacekeepers.”
Israeli confirmation
Confirm Israeli army On Thursday, his forces opened fire in the area of the UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon, indicating that Hezbollah members were present at the place, after the UN force accused him of opening fire on its position and wounding two soldiers.
The army said in a statement that its forces “worked this morning in the Naqoura area, close to the UNIFIL headquarters.”
He pointed out that, accordingly, he “issued instructions to the United Nations forces in the area to remain in protected parts, and after that the forces opened fire in the area.”
