An IDF Merkava tank rammed automobiles belonging to the United Nations Interim Pressure in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on two separate events on Sunday, the UN pressure claimed on X/Twitter.
In one of many situations, the tank precipitated “important injury,” in line with UNIFIL.
“The troopers had blocked a street in Bayada that’s used to entry UNIFIL positions,” the pressure wrote.
Over the previous week, the IDF has “fired ‘warning photographs’ within the space, putting and damaging clearly identifiable UNIFIL automobiles. In a single case, a ‘warning shot’ landed a meter away from a peacekeeper who had dismounted his car,” the pressure mentioned.
“Israeli troopers have frequently blocked peacekeepers’ actions on this street in current days, along with denials of freedom of motion recorded in different areas,” UNIFIL accused.
“Since early April, Israeli troopers have additionally destroyed pressure safety cameras in UNIFIL’s Naqoura headquarters and 5 different positions on the Blue Line from Ras Naqoura to Maroun ar Ras. Yesterday [Saturday], in addition they spray-painted the home windows of the headquarters’ pedestrian entry gate, denying visibility to the exterior perimeter,” the pressure alleged.
These actions are “inconsistent with Israel’s obligations below [UN Security Council] decision 1701 and the requirement to make sure the security and safety of peacekeepers, in addition to their freedom of motion always,” UNIFIL mentioned.
The IDF has not commented on any of the situations UNIFIL raised.
