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Italy protested against Israel over unexploded artillery shell hitting base in Lebanon
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Italy protested against Israel over unexploded artillery shell hitting base in Lebanon

Italy said on Friday that an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of the Italian contingent of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, and Israel vowed to investigate.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar He protested Israeli attacks on his personnel and infrastructure. United Nations Interim Force in LebanonIn the statement made from Italy, it was said:

Tajani said that the security of UNIFIL soldiers must be ensured and emphasized that the attacks are “unacceptable”.

Sa’ar guarantees investigation

In the statement made by Italy, it was stated that Sa’ar “guaranteed an immediate investigation” into the artillery shell incident.

The 10,000-person UN mission, established by a UN Security Council resolution in 2006, is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the “blue line” separating Lebanon from Israel.

UNIFIL vehicles drive through Marjayoun in Southern Lebanon. 11 October 2024. (Source: REUTERS/KARAMALLAH DAHER)

Since Israel launched a ground operation against Lebanon Hezbollah terrorists At the end of September, UNIFIL accused the Israel Defense Forces of deliberately attacking its bases, including opening fire on peacekeepers and destroying watchtowers.