Recently, Israeli soldiers attacked UN peacekeepers at an observation post in south Lebanon who were documenting Israeli military operations in the area. Despite repeated demands for peacekeepers to leave their posts, UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) remains in position to monitor and report on violations. The attack by Israeli forces is seen as an attempt to limit scrutiny of their actions, as they have targeted UNIFIL, causing injuries to peacekeepers.
In an intentional strategy to restrict outside observers, Israel also killed three journalists in south Lebanon during a targeted assault. The country’s aggressive actions have resulted in the closure of numerous hospitals due to attacks on medical facilities and first responders. The World Health Organization and Lebanon’s Health Minister have condemned Israel’s actions as war crimes.
This deliberate exclusion of observers and journalists is aimed at concealing the atrocities committed by Israeli forces. As Israel continues to target those reporting on their actions, international outrage grows over the devastating impact of their assaults on civilians and infrastructure in Lebanon.