Rocket hits UN blue helmet headquarters in southern Lebanon

The peace mission of UN at the Lebanon (FINL) announced that it is trying to verify the origin of the rocket that hit its headquarters in the city of Naquoraamid intense cross-attacks between the Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah It is Israel.

“Our headquarters in Naqoura It was hit by a rocket and we are working to determine where from. Our troops were not in shelters at that time and, fortunately, no one was injured.“, indicated the Blue helmets is a statement.

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“We remind all parties involved that attacks against civilians or military personnel UN These are violations of international laws that amount to war crimes“added the international mission.

The border area between Lebanon It is Israel Today saw a resurgence of violence that began a week ago, with at least five Hezbollah missile attacks against various points in northern Israel, which responded with artillery and aerial bombardment.

O FINAL confirmed that they occurredattempted exchange of fire”Across the divide and lamented that the “military escalation“continues despite your efforts to reduce tension, which include maintaining contact”actively”with the authorities of both countries, according to the note.

In the last week, Israeli forces and Hezbollah have already been involved in a series of cross-border attacks in border areas, where some actions claimed by Palestinian factions present in Lebanese territory also took place.

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At least 16 people have died so far from crossfire on both sides of the divide, including three Lebanese civilians.

UNIFIL, formed by almost 10 thousand blue helmets from 49 different countries and currently led by Spainis located in the southern part of Lebanon, which runs from the de facto border with Israel to the Litani River.

Source: Elcomercio

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