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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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UN Raises Concern Over Repeated Israeli Airstrikes Near Peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations has raised alarm regarding repeated Israeli airstrikes near sites where its peacekeeping personnel are present in Lebanon. The warning underscores rising concern over the safety of those deployed in the area. Meanwhile, the situation continues to draw international attention, as the airstrikes persist despite the presence of UN forces.

NABATIEH, LEBANON – NOVEMBER 15: The United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are seen as they have reported that the Israeli army constructed two walls inside Lebanese territory along the border, in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, near the town of Yaroun, Nabatieh, Lebanon on November 15, 2025. According to UNIFIL’s findings, the structures extend past the “Blue Line,” the demarcation between Israel and Lebanon. The mission said it continues to monitor the situation and has informed both parties of the breach. ( Ramiz Dallah – Anadolu Agency )

The United Nations has sounded alarm over repeated Israeli airstrikes carried out near peacekeepers in Lebanon. This development highlights the ongoing escalation and the growing danger to international personnel operating along the border zones.

According to statements, the UN expressed grave concern over the repetition of airstrikes in areas close to its peacekeeping forces in Lebanon. This alarm follows a growing number of incidents where Israeli operations are reported near UN positions. The organization has called on all parties to exercise restraint and ensure the protection of peacekeepers stationed in sensitive areas.

The proximity of these strikes to established UN locations has been described as a matter demanding urgent attention. Peacekeeping missions are deployed in Lebanon with the mandate to monitor hostilities and contribute to stability. With airstrikes occurring near them, the risk to their safety elevates, prompting the UN’s recent stance.

From its side, the UN maintains that the integrity and security of its personnel must not be compromised. The latest airstrikes indicate what it has denounced as a rising threat to those tasked with maintaining calm in volatile zones. Meanwhile, the international body has reiterated the need for all involved parties to respect the operational space of peacekeeping forces.

In addition, the repeated nature of such incidents has pushed the UN to raise this issue at various levels, emphasizing that military actions so near their deployments contravene basic protocols concerning the safety of neutral personnel in conflict-affected areas.

Observers note that the current trajectory of events poses serious challenges for the continuation of peacekeeping duties in Lebanon, especially amid ongoing hostilities. The UN’s call comes at a time when tensions are already high along critical frontlines, and any further escalation could endanger both peacekeepers and civilians alike.

The UN’s warning serves as another indication of the fragile situation in Lebanon where external military activities—particularly Israeli airstrikes—continue to raise concerns. The emphasis remains on the protection of peacekeeping operations and the pressing need for adherence to international obligations by all involved actors.

Meanwhile, calls persist for measures to be taken that will prevent future incidents, secure operational environments for peacekeeping missions, and address the repeated patterns of strikes that could hamper on-ground operations. The issue remains under scrutiny by relevant bodies as the UN’s concerns echo through diplomatic channels.

7 Dec, 23:33

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