34 countries, including Nepal, condemn attack on UNIFIL

Kathmandu, October 15 — Nepal, along with 34 other countries, has condemned the attack on a peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon. According to the United Nations, the Israeli army forcibly entered the peacekeeping base and fired artillery on Sunday.

As a country contributing to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Nepal has expressed its support for UNIFIL’s mission and activities. Nepal condemned the attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers and urged the conflicting parties to guarantee their safety.

Additionally, Nepal stated that such incidents must cease immediately and that a thorough investigation into the incident is necessary.

According to UNIFIL in Lebanon, Israeli army tanks broke through the main gate and opened fire on Sunday, causing the camp to fill with smoke. Fifteen peacekeepers suffered from skin burns and gastrointestinal issues as a result of the incident.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they entered the UNIFIL position to evacuate their injured soldiers.

Israel has repeatedly urged peacekeepers to withdraw from areas in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL has thus far rejected these requests from Israel.