The UN Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have accused the Israeli army of deliberately damaging their positions in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL has reminded Israeli forces of their obligations to ensure the safety of UN personnel and respect the inviolability of UN premises.

Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah reignited in October 2023, nearly 2,500 people have died and over 11,500 have been injured in Lebanon.

UNIFIL has been monitoring the Israel-Lebanon border since 1978, with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 countries currently deployed.

The ongoing Israeli military campaign has displaced approximately 1.2 million people from their homes in southern Lebanon.

Recently, an Israeli army bulldozer was reported to have demolished a UN observation tower and perimeter fence in Marwahin, which UN officials described as a violation of international law.

In a series of incidents, Israeli tanks have fired on UNIFIL watchtowers, damaging equipment and injuring peacekeepers, highlighting a troubling pattern of attacks.

UNIFIL condemned Israel's actions as a flagrant violation of international law and called for an end to breaches of UN positions.

These recent attacks have resulted in injuries to five peacekeepers, raising concerns about their safety amid escalating military actions.

UNIFIL stated that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) 'deliberately demolished' these structures, which violates UN Security Council resolution 1701.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attacks on UN peacekeepers as violations of international law and potential war crimes.

Resolution 1701 was adopted to end the 2006 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and to ensure security along the Israel-Lebanon border.