Hezbollah claimed on Sunday that its fighters repelled Israeli forces attempting to infiltrate the southern Lebanese village of Ramiya, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed group. This development coincides with increasing international concerns after a third UN peacekeeper was injured in the fighting.
The situation has drawn strong reactions from global leaders, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Western nations condemning the attacks on UN peacekeepers. France summoned Israel’s ambassador, with France, Italy, and Spain calling the attacks on UN forces “unjustifiable.” The United States also expressed concern, with President Joe Biden urging Israel to avoid targeting UNIFIL personnel. Russia similarly condemned the strikes, urging Israel to halt actions against peacekeepers.
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On Thursday, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 29 Palestinians as IDF forces intensified operations in Jabalia, where thousands of civilians remain trapped. The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah had launched over 320 projectiles from Lebanon into northern Israel on Saturday, prompting evacuation orders for residents in 23 southern Lebanese villages.
This conflict has displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon, with the death toll surpassing 2,100, according to Lebanese government reports. Despite international calls for a cease-fire, Israel has rejected such proposals, continuing its military campaign against Hezbollah and Hamas.