The UN Security Council held an emergency session Thursday amid escalating tensions in Lebanon, after Israeli forces injured two UN peacekeepers during operations near the border. The incident has sparked global alarm, with officials warning the region risks spiraling into a broader conflict.
Emergency Session After Peacekeeper Attack
UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, confirmed the attack left two personnel wounded. Israel later defended its actions, stating it aimed to 'degrade' Hezbollah's capabilities. Lebanon's representative accused Israel of violating international law and urged the Council to intervene.
Humanitarian Emergency Unfolds
'Southern Lebanon is becoming uninhabitable,' warned UN official Jean-Pierre Lacroix, citing Israel's ground operations and airstrikes. Rosemary DiCarlo, another senior UN official, described the situation as a 'humanitarian emergency,' fueled by cross-border clashes and displacement.
UN Chief Issues Stern Warning
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called the attack 'intolerable' on Friday, demanding no repeat of such incidents. The warning came as Lebanon reported fresh Israeli strikes, deepening fears of a Gaza-style escalation.
With global leaders urging de-escalation, all eyes remain on the Security Council's next steps. Will diplomacy prevail? Stay tuned for updates.
Will diplomacy prevail? Stay tuned for updates.
