Gerd_BrodowskiNov 26

#israel #lebanon : #golan / #uno / #attemptatintimidation / #violence / #internationallaw / #concretewalls

(Color-blind tank crew.)

„On Sunday [16th of November 2025], a foot patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (#UNIFIL) was targeted by an Israeli army Merkava tank positioned inside Lebanese territory. Israel said it had been a case of “misidentification“.“
https://news.un.org/en/audio/2025/11/1166387

Peacekeepers warn of escalating violations along the Blue Line

On Sunday, a foot patrol of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was targeted by an Israeli army Merkava tank positioned inside Lebanese territory. Israel said it had been a case of “misidentification”.UN News’s Nancy Sarkis spoke to UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel, who said the incident is part of a “deeply worrying escalation” along the Blue Line of separation.Ms. Ardiel pointed to warning fire near civilians and new Israeli-built concrete walls that straddle the Blue Line, stressing that “any attack on peacekeepers is unacceptable.”

UN News
Gerd_BrodowskiJun 4, 2025

#usa #uk #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #media / #warreporting / #accusations / #attemptatintimidation

„The US press secretary accused the BBC of relying on Hamas claims and pulling a report on Israeli gunfire in Gaza. The British broadcaster denied removing the article and said all death tolls were clearly sourced and updated as new information emerged.“

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/06/04/bbc-defends-its-gaza-reporting-after-white-house-accusation_6742002_4.html

BBC defends its Gaza reporting after White House accusation

The US press secretary accused the BBC of relying on Hamas claims and pulling a report on Israeli gunfire in Gaza. The British broadcaster denied removing the article and said all death tolls were clearly sourced and updated as new information emerged.

Le Monde
Gerd_BrodowskiOct 13, 2024

#israel #lebanon : #war / #unifil / #shooting / #attemptatintimidation

„Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks forcibly entered a United Nations position in southern Lebanon early Sunday morning, with UN peacekeepers at the same location also “suffering effects” from smoke after several rounds were fired in its vicinity, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported.“

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/10/1155661

Lebanon: IDF tanks force entry into UN peacekeeping position, UNIFIL reports

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tanks forcibly entered a United Nations position in southern Lebanon early Sunday morning, with UN peacekeepers at the same location also “suffering effects” from smoke after several rounds were fired in its vicinity, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported.

UN News