An Indonesian national lost his life in a targeted Israeli artillery strike on the Indonesian unit’s UNIFIL headquarters in Adshit al-Qusayr, Lebanon. Reports indicated injuries among UNIFIL personnel, with UNIFIL helicopters rushing to the scene after the attack. Tensions have been escalating in southern Lebanon amidst ongoing exchanges of fire along the Lebanon-Israel border.
UNIFIL confirmed the tragic death of a peacekeeper due to a projectile explosion near Adchit Al Qusayr, with another peacekeeper critically injured. The organization emphasized the importance of upholding international law to ensure the safety of UN personnel and property. Deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are considered serious violations of international humanitarian law and may constitute war crimes.
Indonesia mourned the loss of its peacekeeper and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry expressed deep condolences over the death and injuries of its personnel serving with UNIFIL. Indonesia condemned the attacks in southern Lebanon and urged all parties to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty, cease assaults on civilians and infrastructure, and pursue dialogue to prevent further escalation.
