Guterres condemned the attack on UNIFIL observers on the border between Lebanon and Israel

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack on three observers of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) near the border of Lebanon and Israel, which resulted in the wounding of UN personnel.

Stephen Dujarric, Guterres’ spokesman, emphasized the violation of Resolution 1701 and called for diplomatic solutions to the crisis.

Dujarric said: “The situation along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel remains alarming since October 8 last year, with daily exchanges of fire between non-governmental armed groups based in Lebanon and the Israeli Defense Forces… These actions are hostile.” Not only has it disrupted the livelihood of thousands of people, but it is a serious threat to the security and stability of Lebanon, Israel and the region.