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UN Peacekeepers Attacked in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

6/11/2025

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UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon were met with hostility on Tuesday as residents hurled rocks at their patrol. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned these aggressive acts, warning of their potential to destabilize the region. The Lebanese Army stepped in to restore order, while UNIFIL called for guaranteed safety and freedom of movement to effectively carry out their mission.

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UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon were met with hostility on Tuesday as residents hurled rocks at their patrol. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned these aggressive acts, warning of their potential to destabilize the region. The Lebanese Army stepped in to restore order, while UNIFIL called for guaranteed safety and freedom of movement to effectively carry out their mission.