In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday, two UN peacekeepers were wounded when an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank fired at their observation tower in southern Lebanon. 🚨 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that the tank directly hit the tower at their headquarters in Naqoura, causing the peacekeepers to fall. 😱
UNIFIL expressed serious concern in a statement, reminding everyone: \"The IDF and all actors must ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times.\" They also noted that two other UN positions were struck by the Israeli military. ⚠️
As tensions rise in the region, the Israeli military has yet to comment on the incident. 🌍 This development has many keeping a close eye on the evolving situation between Israel and Lebanon.
Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the latest on this unfolding story. 📢
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UN force says two peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon by Israeli fire
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