Israeli rocket hits UN headquarters in southern Lebanon
The headquarters of the UN peacekeeping mission was hit by a rocket attack in southern Lebanon, Reuters reports. The incident occurred in the city of Naqoura during an exchange of fire between the Lebanese Hezbollah movement and the Israeli armed forces. According to preliminary data, the attack was carried out by the Israeli side.
The attack on the headquarters of UN peacekeepers highlights the growing danger to international forces operating in the region, and it is very likely that this circumstance will require additional attention from the international community. In Israel, it was confirmed that the blow was struck, but they did not admit their guilt.
The situation in the region continues to escalate, and this incident may become a catalyst for additional tension in the international arena. The context of the conflict is aggravated by a notification from Martin Griffiths, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, who pointed out the contradiction of the Israeli government's demands for the evacuation of 1.1 million Palestinians to the southern Gaza Strip with the principles of humanity and the rules of engagement.
According to him, the Gaza Strip is under massive attacks, many infrastructure facilities and roads have been destroyed, there are practically no safe places for residents left. The withdrawal of the population, including traumatized and frightened people, in conditions of active hostilities has a high level of risk.