UNIFIL says 6 men attacked patrol near Bint Jbeil
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Friday that a series of Israeli strikes on south Lebanon Thursday were in the peacekeepers' area of operations, warning Lebanese actors against "any reaction that could aggravate the situation further."
UNIFIL condemned in a statement the strikes as "clear violations of Security Council resolution 1701" and urged the Israeli army to avail of the liaison and coordination mechanisms available to them.
"UNIFIL continues to monitor and report on the situation in south Lebanon, and to support both Lebanon and Israel in their implementation of resolution 1701. Both parties must adhere to their commitments and obligations under the resolution and to the understanding reached in November, if they are to safeguard the progress achieved so far," the statement said.
On Thursday night, peacekeepers on patrol were approached by six men on three mopeds near Bint Jbeil, with one man firing approximately three shots into the back of the vehicle, UNIFIL said, adding that "no one was hurt".
The statement condemned the attacks on peacekeepers as "unacceptable and serious violations of resolution 1701." It urged the Lebanese authorities to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers and demanded a full and immediate investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Source: Naharnet
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