The central government expressed concern on Friday over the deteriorating situation along the route Israel-Lebanon bordersaying “inviolable a place It must be respected by all.”
The government statement came after reports that Israeli forces allegedly opened fire on a United Nations peacekeeping base in the south, injuring several people. lebanon.
“We are concerned about the deteriorating security situation along the route blue line. We will continue to monitor developments closely. All must respect the inviolability of United Nations premises and take appropriate measures to ensure their security United Nations peacekeepers and the sanctity of their mission,” the ministry said in a statement released on Friday.
this United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (unified document) has increased its presence along the “Blue Line” of the border between Lebanon and Lebanon. Israel.
A UN source told the Times of Israel that “this morning, Israeli forces opened fire on a UNIFIL peacekeeping force observation post at the main base of Naqura in southern Lebanon, injuring two people.”
Adopted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2006 Resolution 1701 Ending the month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah and improve security along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Despite nearly two decades of relative calm, the terms of the resolution have yet to be fully implemented.
The resolution aims to withdraw Israeli troops, leaving the Lebanese army and the United Nations peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, as the only armed forces south of the Litani River in Lebanon.
How much is the resolution worth now?
Violations continue along the border, with Israel accusing Hezbollah of maintaining a military presence and using local environmental groups to monitor its forces.
Lebanon reports incursions by Israeli jets and naval ships. Western efforts for a temporary ceasefire show that Resolution 1701 is still considered vital.
However, since 2006, the situation has become more complicated as Hezbollah has become involved in regional conflicts and has developed strong military capabilities.
Why is India worried?
India is monitoring the situation in southern Lebanon, where nearly 900 Indian troops are deployed as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which reportedly fired a number of rockets and artillery.
Overall, India currently has 5,934 troops deployed in different United Nations peacekeeping operations around the world. Over the decades, India has lost 159 soldiers in UN operations, including six from UNIFIL and two from UNDOF.
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