Jakarta: Indonesia condemned in the strongest terms the second consecutive incident near Bani Haiyyan, southern Lebanon, on Monday, affecting Indonesian peacekeepers serving under UNIFIL, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuries to two others.
According to Qatar News Agency, the recurrence of such attacks against Indonesian peacekeepers within a short span of time is unacceptable, as stated by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement on X. The ministry emphasized that these incidents reflect a deteriorating security environment in southern Lebanon, where ongoing Israeli military operations have placed United Nations peacekeepers at risk.
The statement further condemned Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, noting that they have increased the risks faced by UN peacekeepers and undermined the implementation of UNIFIL's mandate under Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006). The Ministry stressed that the safety and security of UN peacekeepers is non-negotiable, and any harm against them constitutes a serious violation of international law.
Furthermore, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for an immediate, thorough, and transparent investigation to establish the facts and identify those responsible. The ministry insisted that full accountability must follow to address these serious violations.