French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
Summary
A French peacekeeper was killed and three others were injured in southern Lebanon after a UN patrol came under gunfire. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) said the attack was deliberate, while French President Emmanuel Macron blamed Hezbollah, which denied any involvement.Key Facts
- One French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded in southern Lebanon during a UN patrol mission.
- The attack happened while they were clearing explosives to reopen a UN position cut off by recent fighting.
- French President Macron blamed Hezbollah for the attack, but Hezbollah denied any connection.
- The incident took place shortly after a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on April 16.
- The Lebanese Armed Forces are investigating and working closely with Unifil to respond to the situation.
- Unifil condemned the attack and called deliberate attacks on peacekeepers violations of international law that could be war crimes.
- The peacekeeping mission in Lebanon started in 1978 to monitor the ceasefire and support the Lebanese government.
- Over 330 peacekeepers have been killed since the start of the mission.
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