Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his rejection of violence against UNIFIL vehicles and personnel during discussions with the UN Special Coordinator and General Aroldo Lázaro, the mission’s commander.

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The situation in Lebanon has been marked by a violent attack against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which left the mission’s deputy commander injured.

This incident occurred on Friday, February 14, when a convoy of UN peacekeepers was ambushed by a group of masked individuals near the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. During the attack, one of the convoy’s vehicles was set on fire.

According to a statement issued by UNIFIL, the deputy commander, who was returning to his home country after completing his mission, was injured in the assault, though no details were provided about the severity of his injuries.

The UN mission reaffirmed its commitment to security and stability in southern Lebanon, operating under the mandate established by UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Lebanese authorities have strongly condemned this act of aggression and have pledged that those responsible will be pursued and brought to justice. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed his rejection of violence against UNIFIL vehicles and personnel during discussions with the UN Special Coordinator and General Aroldo Lázaro, the mission’s commander.

Salam also thanked UNIFIL for its role in maintaining peace in the south of the country and called for urgent measures to identify and arrest the attackers.

This attack highlights the growing tensions in Lebanon and raises serious concerns about the safety of international forces operating in the region.
The international community will be closely watching how events unfold and the actions the Lebanese government takes to ensure the protection of UN peacekeepers.

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