BEIRUT: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said the Israeli army "deliberately" damaged one of their positions in southern Lebanon, in the latest incident reported by the force that remains deployed in all positions. An Israeli "army bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in" southern Lebanon, UNIFIL said in a statement, adding that its forces remain in all positions "despite the pressure being exerted".
Germany on Monday demanded Israel "clarify every incident" involving the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), including the reported destruction of a UNIFIL observation tower and fence. Israel launched ground and air attacks on Lebanon in September, saying it wanted to crush Hezbollah. Berlin voiced "great concern" about the latest in a series of incidents reported by the Blue Helmet force, which have sparked international condemnation. The German government expects "the Israeli side to clarify every incident" and to release "the results of the investigations into this specific incident", said foreign ministry spokeswoman Kathrin Deschauer. UNIFIL has accused Israel of attacking their members multiple times in recent weeks. — AFP
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