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The EU condemns all assaults on UN missions and expresses explicit severe concern in regards to the assaults by the Israeli Protection Forces (IDF) in opposition to UNIFIL in Lebanon, which have injured a number of peacekeeping forces, emphasizes the EU Excessive Consultant Josep Borrell.
Within the announcement issued by Josep Borrell on behalf of the EU, it’s famous that such assaults on UN peacekeeping forces represent a severe violation of worldwide legislation and are utterly unacceptable and should cease instantly.
He states that every one events have an obligation to take essential measures to ensure the protection, in addition to the protection of the UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN services always. “We urgently count on explanations and a radical investigation from the Israeli authorities concerning the assaults on UNIFIL, which performs a basic function within the stability of Southern Lebanon,” emphasizes the Excessive Consultant.
On the identical time, the EU expresses its deep concern in regards to the ongoing rocket launches from Hezbollah towards Israel which should cease and the IDF strikes in densely populated areas of Lebanon, inflicting nice toll to civilians and the displacement of many. “We urge all events to respect Worldwide Humanitarian Regulation, in all circumstances,” it states.
The EU lastly reiterates its name for a direct ceasefire in Lebanon and all events to commit and work for the complete implementation of UN Safety Council Decision 1701.
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