Three peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon are Indonesian: UN

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BEIRUT: The United Nations has confirmed that three peacekeepers wounded in southern Lebanon on Friday are Indonesian nationals. The personnel, serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were injured during an Israeli airstrike near the coastal city of Tyre.

The peacekeepers were reportedly stationed at a position near the Blue Line, the volatile border between Lebanon and Israel when the strike occurred. UNIFIL officials stated that the wounded individuals were evacuated to a hospital in Beirut and are currently in stable condition. This incident follows a series of recent strikes in the region that have increasingly impacted UN personnel and infrastructure.

The Indonesian government, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has strongly condemned the attack, reminding all parties of their obligation to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers under international law. Indonesia is one of the largest contributors to UNIFIL, with over 1,000 personnel currently deployed in Lebanon.

This development comes amid escalating cross-border hostilities between the Israeli military and Hezbollah. The UN has repeatedly called for a cessation of hostilities, warning that the targeting of peacekeepers constitutes a serious violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. 

Despite the injuries, UNIFIL has maintained that its personnel remain at their positions to monitor the situation and provide humanitarian assistance where possible.