UN Security Council condemns loss of life of UN soldier in Lebanon | EUROtoday

As of: March 31, 2026 • 10:40 p.m

Several members of the UN Security Council have condemned the lethal assaults on UN troopers in Lebanon. It continues to be unclear who’s answerable for the deaths of the three Indonesians.

At an emergency assembly of the UN Security Council referred to as by France, a number of member states condemned the lethal incidents involving peacekeepers in Lebanon. France, Britain, China and Russia, amongst others, condemned the incidents during which three Indonesian UN troopers have been killed in explosions throughout a gathering in New York. The United Nations has began an investigation to seek out out the background to the explosions.

According to preliminary findings, two of the troopers died on Monday when a roadside bomb exploded that hit their convoy, mentioned the top of the UN peacekeeping power, Jean-Pierre Lacroix. Another Indonesian soldier was killed on Monday night time when a shell exploded close to a place of the UN troop UNIFIL.

Indonesia’s authorities referred to as for compliance with worldwide humanitarian legislation. The safety of peacekeepers should be a “top priority,” mentioned Defense Ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait in Jakarta. “All parties to the conflict are urged to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the safety of peacekeeping personnel.” It continues to be unclear whether or not the Israeli military or the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia are accountable.

Increased incidents with the Israeli military

“Unfortunately, these are not the only dangerous incidents that the brave UN peacekeepers have faced,” Lacroix mentioned in his press convention. “There has been a worrying increase in restrictions on freedom of movement and aggressive behavior.”

He described a number of incidents previously week during which Israeli forces fired warning pictures at a UNIFIL patrol. Days later, one other patrol was attacked with heavy weapons by a bunch of round 20 individuals who have been blocking the street.

Causes not but absolutely understood

Lacroix mentioned the investigation into the assaults was ongoing. It is unclear which facet is answerable for the deaths of the three Indonesian troopers.

At the particular session, Italy and France additionally expressed their concern in regards to the assaults on UN staff, and Turkey condemned the assaults. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the killings and spoke of doable battle crimes. Israel blamed the Hezbollah militia for the deaths of the 2 troopers. The Israeli army has not but commented on the primary incident.

UNIFIL has been working in southern Lebanon for many years. Around 200 Bundeswehr troopers are additionally concerned within the mission, monitoring the Lebanese maritime border and coaching Lebanese marines. Ten European international locations and the EU referred to as on all events within the battle space to make sure the “security and integrity” of the peacekeeping mission.