The UN Security Council has expressed concern over these incidents, with the European Union condemning the attacks and rejecting Israeli claims that the UN is obstructing its military activities. Since Israel's offensive against Hezbollah began, five UN peacekeepers have been injured, mostly due to Israeli forces. This comes as Israel is also engaged in a conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Israel's defense minister has vowed a strong response to a drone strike by Hezbollah that recently killed four Israeli soldiers. This is part of the broader conflict, which began over a year ago when Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing over 1,200 people and taking hostages.
The conflict has led to significant casualties in Gaza, with more than 42,000 Palestinians reported dead. Local health officials say that over half of the victims are women and children. Additionally, around 90 percent of Gaza's 2.3 million residents have been displaced by the ongoing violence.
In light of these developments, the UN Security Council called for the protection of UN personnel and urged all sides to respect international humanitarian law. The council stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts to secure peace.
Netanyahu defended Israel's actions, accusing Hezbollah of using UN positions to launch attacks, and repeated his request for UN forces to withdraw temporarily.
Meanwhile, tensions have escalated following the funeral of an Iranian Revolutionary Guard general, killed in an Israeli airstrike, which was attended by militia groups in Iraq.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the dedication of UN peacekeepers and assured that their security remains a top priority.
