🕒 LIVE UPDATE: Tensions in the Middle East escalated Friday as the UN and China slammed an Israeli military strike targeting a UN peacekeeping base in south Lebanon. Two Indonesian soldiers serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were injured in the attack, sparking global outcry.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the Thursday tank strike on a watchtower in Naqoura 'reckless,' urging all parties to 'cease hostilities immediately.' China’s Foreign Ministry also voiced 'strong condemnation,' emphasizing the need to protect UN personnel.
💡 Did you know? UNIFIL has maintained peace along the Lebanon-Israel border since 1978, with ~10,000 troops currently deployed. This incident marks one of the rare direct hits on UN infrastructure amid growing regional instability.
🌐 Why it matters: The attack highlights rising risks for international peacekeepers as conflicts spread across the Middle East. Analysts warn such strikes could further destabilize the region.
