France summoned Israel’s ambassador on Friday to seek an explanation after Israeli troops fired at positions held by UN peacekeepers, including at the Naqoura base in southern Lebanon, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Israeli military says it is conducting a thorough review
France summoned Israel’s ambassador on Friday to seek an explanation after Israeli troops fired at positions held by UN peacekeepers, including at the Naqoura base in southern Lebanon, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
“These attacks constitute serious violations of international law and must stop immediately,” the ministry said.
France has about 700 troops as part of the UNIFIL mission. None of its troops has been wounded so far.
The ministry said that all sides in the conflict had an obligation to protect peacekeepers.
The Israeli military also said Friday it is conducting a thorough review after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently” hurt in southern Lebanon.
