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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 alarms over repeated Israeli airstrikes near peacekeepers deployed in Lebanon. The concern underscores mounting tensions in the area and highlights the risks posed to international personnel operating close to the targeted locations.

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 the alarm over repeated Israeli airstrikes near peacekeepers in Lebanon, raising urgent concerns amid ongoing escalations in the region. The warning signals increased instability along the border areas and the heightened risk facing international peacekeeping forces stationed in Lebanon.

According to official sources, the Israeli airstrikes have been occurring in proximity to where UN peacekeepers are positioned. These repeated military operations have drawn sharp concern from the United Nations, which emphasized the dangers such actions pose to the safety and operational integrity of its forces on the ground.

In its statement, the UN highlighted that the airstrikes jeopardize not only the mission of peacekeepers but also the fragile stability in the surrounding areas. The proximity of the strikes to peacekeeping positions breaches the operational assurances needed for the neutral and secure functioning of international deployments, the UN indicated.

From its side, the UN reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security in Lebanon. However, it stressed that repeated military activities near its forces complicate their mandate and place lives at risk. The alert from the UN serves as a stark reminder of the volatility facing communities and personnel in the area.

Meanwhile, field observers have reported increases in the frequency of aerial attacks near zones known to host peacekeeping units. The lack of safe corridors and secure boundaries for peacekeeping operations raises broader questions about the safety measures in place during ongoing hostilities.

The UN’s alarm underscores the need for precise targeting and greater accountability in military operations that take place within conflict zones inhabited by civilians and international forces. It also brings renewed focus to the role of the international community in ensuring the protection of its personnel that operate in conflict-affected regions like Lebanon.

In addition to the safety threats, the repeated airstrikes near peacekeepers may hinder the UN’s broader peacekeeping objectives in Lebanon, which rely on cooperation, established protocols, and adherence to international frameworks that safeguard neutral personnel during active conflicts.

The warning issued by the United Nations reflects growing tension and the need for all actors to exercise restraint, particularly in areas where peacekeeping missions are active. It amplifies the call for immediate steps to protect international personnel from the fallout of repeated military actions.

The UN called on all parties involved to adhere strictly to international norms and ensure the safe functioning of missions in the region. Experts note that without the guarantee of safety for peacekeepers, the efficacy of conflict management efforts could be significantly undermined.

As the situation unfolds, the United Nations continues to monitor the developments closely, underscoring its concern for the lives of peacekeeping forces stationed in Lebanon and the broader implications for stability in the region. The repeated airstrikes remain a point of critical concern for both field operations and diplomatic channels aimed at de-escalation.

7 Dec, 23:48

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