Indonesia Condemns Israel's Attacks against UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel's attacks in South Lebanon on Thursday (10/10/2024).

IDXChannel - The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel's attacks in South Lebanon on Thursday (10/10/2024). The attacks injured two United Nations (UN) peacekeeping personnel from the country.

The two Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers, who are members of  the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), suffered minor injuries while carrying out monitoring tasks at the monitoring tower at the Indonesian contingent headquarters in Naqoura. 

Naqoura is located in southern Lebanon, in the area designated as the blue line. UN peacekeepers are present in the area under a UN Security Council (UNSC) mandate to support Lebanon's stability.

"Both personnel immediately received treatment at a nearby hospital and are currently in good condition," the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said in its statement.

"The wounds sustained by the two personnel came from shells fired from Merkava tanks. The Indonesian Foreign Minister has communicated directly with the commander of the Garuda contingent FHQSU (Force Headquarter Support Unit)," it said.

Regarding this attack, UNIFIL has also issued a statement urging Israel to comply with its obligations to ensure the security and safety of UN personnel and premises.

"Indonesia reminded Israel of the importance of respecting UNIFIL troops and property and ensuring the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel.  Indonesia emphasises that any attacks on peacekeepers is a gross violation of international humanitarian law and UNSC resolution 1701 as the basis of UNIFIL's mandate," the ministry said.

"Indonesia called on all parties to ensure that the inviolability of UN territory is respected at all times and under all circumstances. Indonesia urges an investigation into the attack and the perpetrators to be held accountable," it said. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)