Two UN peacekeepers were wounded in southern Lebanon by an Israeli strike, amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres and Western countries condemned the attacks, emphasizing the need to protect UN personnel and property. France, Italy, and Spain denounced the attacks as unjustifiable.
Israel faced backlash from global leaders, with US President Joe Biden urging Israel to avoid targeting UNIFIL forces. Russia demanded Israel refrain from hostile actions against peacekeepers, expressing outrage over the incident.
In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, while air raid sirens sounded in central Israel. The conflict has escalated in recent weeks, with Israel targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Beirut, leading to casualties on both sides.
The Middle East remains on high alert for further escalation, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict has resulted in a significant number of casualties and displaced individuals.
Key Points:
- Israeli strike wounds UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
- Global condemnation of the attacks
- Escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah