In a strong statement, China denounces Israel's recent attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which has resulted in injuries to two UN peacekeepers. 🌐💔
\"Any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers is a severe violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, and is absolutely unacceptable,\" said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a press conference.
China is calling for an immediate investigation into the incident, seeking accountability for those responsible, and urging measures to prevent such attacks from happening again. 📜🔍
The Chinese Foreign Ministry also emphasized that all parties involved in the conflict must ensure the safety of UN personnel and assets, including those of UNIFIL.
\"We urge the involved parties, particularly Israel, to take immediate actions to de-escalate the situation, ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers, and prevent the conflict from further escalating,\" Mao added.
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China condemns Israeli attacks on UN peacekeeper facilities in Lebanon
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