ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – The Indonesian government strongly condemns the IDF attack in South Lebanon which injured 2 UN peacekeeping personnel from Indonesia. This was conveyed by the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi via an official broadcast, Thursday, October 10 2024.
The two TNI soldiers who are members of UNIFIL suffered minor injuries while carrying out monitoring duties at the monitoring tower at the Indonesian contingent headquarters in Naqoura.
Naqoura is located in the South of Lebanon, in an area called the blue line. UN peacekeepers are in the region under a UN Security Council mandate to support Lebanon’s stability.
The two personnel immediately received treatment at the nearest hospital and are currently in good condition. The injuries suffered by the 2 personnel came from bullets fired from an IDF Merkava tank.
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi has communicated directly with the commander of the Garuda FHQSU (Force Headquarter Support Unit) contingent.
Regarding this attack, UNIFIL has also issued a statement urging the IDF to comply with its obligations to ensure the security and safety of UN personnel and premises.
Indonesia reminded the IDF of the importance of respecting UNIFIL troops and property and ensuring the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel.
Indonesia emphasized that any attack on peacekeepers is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council resolution 1701 as the basis of UNIFIL’s mandate.
“Indonesia asks all parties to ensure that the inviolability (inviolability) of the UN territory is respected at all times and in all circumstances. “Indonesia urges an investigation into the attack and the perpetrators to be held accountable,” stressed Retno. (AT Network)
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