Ocotber 12, 2024

Israeli forces continue their military operations in Lebanon and Gaza amid a firestorm of international criticism over its soldiers firing on UN peacekeepers.

Two UN peacekeepers were injured in explosions near a watchtower in the Lebanese border town of Nakura, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported. The incident occurred when an Israeli vehicle struck the perimeter of a UN position near the Blue Line in Labbouneh, causing several walls to collapse.

Du Jia, commander of the 22nd batch of Chinese peacekeeping forces to Lebanon, told the China Media Group (CMG) that there are currently frequent exchanges of fire between Lebanon and Israel, which have damaged many UNIFIL battalions and injured some peacekeepers from other countries. He added that Chinese peacekeeping forces in Lebanon are still safe and doing their utmost to maintain peace and stability there.

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