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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Netanyahu Demands UNIFIL Withdrawal from Lebanon

Published: 2024-10-14

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, demanding the withdrawal of UNIFIL forces from Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.

Netanyahu argues that these forces are inadvertently acting as human shields for Hezbollah militants, endangering both their lives and those of Israeli soldiers.

Meanwhile, General Luciano Portolano, recently appointed, has been in discussions with the Israeli military's Chief of Staff.

The Israeli military acknowledged that recent attacks on UN peacekeepers were tactical errors and assured a thorough review to prevent future incidents.

This development highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the delicate role of international peacekeeping forces.