IDF Tanks Enter UNIFIL Base Following Netanyahu's Warning, Katz Backs Guterres' Ban on Entry
IDF Tanks Enter UNIFIL Base Following Netanyahu's Warning, Katz Backs Guterres' Ban on Entry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the United Nations to remove peacekeepers stationed in southern Lebanon from danger, claiming that Hezbollah is using them as human shields. Netanyahu emphasized the need for the UN to relocate troops within its UNIFIL peacekeeping force away from areas of conflict.
The Israeli military has made repeated requests for the evacuation of soldiers, as their presence in the region renders them vulnerable to being used as pawns by Hezbollah. On Sunday, UN peacekeepers in Lebanon reported an incident where Israeli tanks breached a gate to access a Blue Helmet position on the Lebanese side of the border. This action followed an event the day before that obstructed the peacekeepers' movements.
UNIFIL stated, "At approximately 4:30 am, two IDF Merkava tanks forcibly entered the position in the Ramia area by destroying the main gate while peacekeepers were in shelters. The tanks left the position 45 minutes later." This incident took place following the Israeli soldiers' interruption of a vital UNIFIL logistical operation near Mais al-Jabal. Additionally, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz issued a statement declaring UN Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, thereby restricting his entry into Israel. He rebuked Guterres for his failure to denounce Iran's missile attack on Israel, alleging antisemitic and anti-Israel conduct.
Citing a recent survey indicating 87% of Israelis supporting this stance, he implied widespread disapproval of Guterres' actions.
Katz asserted, "Despite seeking backing from UN member nations, Guterres' decision is unlikely to shift," underscoring the Israeli government's discontent with the UN and accentuating the growing rift between the international organization and a nation embroiled in conflict with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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