Sat Nov 09 12:52:32 UTC 2024: ## UN Peacekeepers Accuse Israel of Deliberately Destroying Property in Southern Lebanon
**Ras Naqoura, Lebanon** – UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have accused Israel of a “flagrant violation” of international law after footage emerged showing Israeli excavators demolishing UN property. The footage, released by the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), depicts two excavators destroying a fence and a concrete structure in Ras Naqoura.
The UNIFIL statement describes the incident as “deliberate destruction of UN property” and calls it a “serious breach of the Blue Line” – the border between Lebanon and Israel. The UN mission emphasizes that the destruction occurred on Lebanese territory and within the UNIFIL area of operations.
The incident raises serious concerns about the potential for escalating tensions in the region. UNIFIL has called for a “thorough investigation” into the incident and has urged Israel to cease any further actions that could jeopardize the fragile peace in the area.
The Israeli government has yet to comment on the accusations.
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