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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
FM Katz says UN force in Lebanon can play vital role in ‘day after’ war against Hezbollah
Vehicles from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol in Marjayoun in southern Lebanon on October 12, 2024. (AFP)
Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that the activities of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, near the border, are of “great importance” and that the force could play a vital role when the war with Hezbollah ends.
“Israel places great importance on the activities of UNIFIL and has no intention of harming the organization or its personnel,” Katz says in a statement posted on X, adding: “Israel views UNIFIL as playing an important role in the ‘day after’ following the war against Hezbollah.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has angered European allies in recent days by insisting that the international peacekeeping force UNIFIL leave its posts in southern Lebanon to avoid getting caught in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah.
