PH joins other nations in condemning attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
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PH joins other nations in condemning attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon
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UNHCR, UN agencies & Sheild Association are delivering relief to hard-to-reach areas in Qlayaa, Marjayoun. X/@UNHCRLebanonMANILA -- In a statement issued on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) joined other nations in condemning attacks against peacekeepers.
“The Philippines strongly condemns any action that endangers the safety and security of UN Peacekeepers as they fulfill their mandate in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,” the statement said.
“We urge all UN Member States to uphold their obligations under international law and ensure that peacekeepers are permitted to carry out their critical work. Violations of peacekeeping mandates undermine the rules-based international order and destabilize regions where peace efforts are most needed. We reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation for the promotion of international peace and security,” it further stated.
MANILA -- In a statement issued on Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) joined other nations in condemning attacks against peacekeepers.
“The Philippines strongly condemns any action that endangers the safety and security of UN Peacekeepers as they fulfill their mandate in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,” the statement said.
“We urge all UN Member States to uphold their obligations under international law and ensure that peacekeepers are permitted to carry out their critical work. Violations of peacekeeping mandates undermine the rules-based international order and destabilize regions where peace efforts are most needed. We reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation for the promotion of international peace and security,” it further stated.
“The Philippines strongly condemns any action that endangers the safety and security of UN Peacekeepers as they fulfill their mandate in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,” the statement said.
“We urge all UN Member States to uphold their obligations under international law and ensure that peacekeepers are permitted to carry out their critical work. Violations of peacekeeping mandates undermine the rules-based international order and destabilize regions where peace efforts are most needed. We reaffirm our commitment to multilateral cooperation for the promotion of international peace and security,” it further stated.
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Last Wednesday, the United Nations condemned yet another attack made by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a post on X, UNIFIL said the attack was “deliberate.”
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Last Wednesday, the United Nations condemned yet another attack made by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a post on X, UNIFIL said the attack was “deliberate.”
Last Wednesday, the United Nations condemned yet another attack made by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a post on X, UNIFIL said the attack was “deliberate.”
“This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire on a UNIFIL position,” it said.
“This morning, peacekeepers at a position near Kafer Kela observed an IDF Merkava tank firing at their watchtower. Two cameras were destroyed, and the tower was damaged. Yet again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire on a UNIFIL position,” it said.
“We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times,” the statement further stated.
“We remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times,” the statement further stated.
Israel has insisted it is operating against Hezbollah and even recommended that the peacekeeping forces relocate. But UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned, the attacks on peacekeepers may constitute a “war crime.”
Israel has insisted it is operating against Hezbollah and even recommended that the peacekeeping forces relocate. But UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned, the attacks on peacekeepers may constitute a “war crime.”
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“Attacks against UN peacekeepers are completely unacceptable. They are in breach of international law and may constitute a war crime. Despite all the challenges, UNIFIL remains in its positions on the Blue Line in Lebanon - and on the front line of peace,” Guterres said on X.
The October 16 incident is only one of several worrying attacks that happened over recent days in Lebanon, where a total of 5 peacekeepers have so far been injured.
Last Sunday, 15 peacekeepers suffered from “smoke effects”, after the IDF fired several rounds some 100 meters from their position, which had been deliberately breached around two hours earlier the same day, according to the UN.
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“Attacks against UN peacekeepers are completely unacceptable. They are in breach of international law and may constitute a war crime. Despite all the challenges, UNIFIL remains in its positions on the Blue Line in Lebanon - and on the front line of peace,” Guterres said on X.
The October 16 incident is only one of several worrying attacks that happened over recent days in Lebanon, where a total of 5 peacekeepers have so far been injured.
Last Sunday, 15 peacekeepers suffered from “smoke effects”, after the IDF fired several rounds some 100 meters from their position, which had been deliberately breached around two hours earlier the same day, according to the UN.
“Attacks against UN peacekeepers are completely unacceptable. They are in breach of international law and may constitute a war crime. Despite all the challenges, UNIFIL remains in its positions on the Blue Line in Lebanon - and on the front line of peace,” Guterres said on X.
The October 16 incident is only one of several worrying attacks that happened over recent days in Lebanon, where a total of 5 peacekeepers have so far been injured.
Last Sunday, 15 peacekeepers suffered from “smoke effects”, after the IDF fired several rounds some 100 meters from their position, which had been deliberately breached around two hours earlier the same day, according to the UN.
Prior to this, the Israeli army also reportedly hit the position of a Sri Lankan battalion, as well as another watchtower that injured 2 Indonesian peacekeepers.
Indonesia strongly condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the US White House expressed deep concern.
Prior to this, the Israeli army also reportedly hit the position of a Sri Lankan battalion, as well as another watchtower that injured 2 Indonesian peacekeepers.
Indonesia strongly condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the US White House expressed deep concern.
Indonesia strongly condemned the attack. Meanwhile, the US White House expressed deep concern.
Italy’s Minister of Defense called the attack “totally unacceptable” during an October 10 press conference. Turkiye urged the international community to ensure that Israel abides with international law. Several EU states including France and Spain, as well as the European Union, also condemned the attack.
The peacekeeping organization, which consists of about 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries, was established in 1978. They hold 50 positions in the Blue Line, a demarcation line covering a border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
Italy’s Minister of Defense called the attack “totally unacceptable” during an October 10 press conference. Turkiye urged the international community to ensure that Israel abides with international law. Several EU states including France and Spain, as well as the European Union, also condemned the attack.
The peacekeeping organization, which consists of about 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries, was established in 1978. They hold 50 positions in the Blue Line, a demarcation line covering a border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
The peacekeeping organization, which consists of about 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries, was established in 1978. They hold 50 positions in the Blue Line, a demarcation line covering a border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.
Israel launched military operations against the Hezbollah in Lebanon, after it has joined attacks against Israel due to the war on Gaza. On September 27, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Today, the IDF also announced that it has eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Israel launched military operations against the Hezbollah in Lebanon, after it has joined attacks against Israel due to the war on Gaza. On September 27, Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Today, the IDF also announced that it has eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
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In a video statement posted on X, US Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris said the “entire world are better off” with Sinwar’s death, but also called it “an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.” US President Joe Biden congratulated Israel but admitted that “much work remains” to bring hostages home and reach a political settlement beneficial for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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In a video statement posted on X, US Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris said the “entire world are better off” with Sinwar’s death, but also called it “an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.” US President Joe Biden congratulated Israel but admitted that “much work remains” to bring hostages home and reach a political settlement beneficial for both Israelis and Palestinians.
In a video statement posted on X, US Vice President and Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris said the “entire world are better off” with Sinwar’s death, but also called it “an opportunity to finally end the war in Gaza.” US President Joe Biden congratulated Israel but admitted that “much work remains” to bring hostages home and reach a political settlement beneficial for both Israelis and Palestinians.
French President Emmanuel Macron also said it was time for all hostages to be freed and the war stopped. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called on Hamas to release hostages and repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza.
French President Emmanuel Macron also said it was time for all hostages to be freed and the war stopped. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also called on Hamas to release hostages and repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza.
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