France condemns the continuation of deliberate Israeli fire against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Two peacekeepers were injured today, according to a provisional report, after new Israeli fire against a UNIFIL watchtower in Naqoura. One of them is in critical condition.
These attacks constitute serious violations of international law and must stop immediately. The Israeli authorities must explain themselves: France is therefore summoning, today, the Israeli ambassador to France to the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.
France recalls that the protection of peacekeepers is an obligation imposed on everyone. Each party must respect this obligation, and allow UNIFIL to continue to implement its mandate, including respecting its freedom of movement.
We pay tribute to all UNIFIL personnel, to our French contingent, to all contingents, for their continued commitment and professionalism in these difficult conditions.
France recalls the urgency of a cessation of hostilities and a diplomatic settlement based on the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701.
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