France summons Israel's envoy over attacks on UN troops in Lebanon
France said on Friday it had summoned the Israeli ambassador after UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said Israeli fire on their headquarters wounded two staff. "These attacks constitute serious violations of international law and must cease immediately. France is therefore summoning, today the Israeli ambassador to France," the French foreign ministry said.
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- Published Date: 06:24 | 11 October 2024
- Modified Date: 06:24 | 11 October 2024
France summoned Israel's ambassador on Friday to seek an explanation after Israeli troops fired at positions held by U.N. peacekeepers, including at the Naqoura base in southern Lebanon, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"These attacks constitute serious violations of international law and must stop immediately," the ministry said.
France has about 700 troops as part of the UNIFIL mission. None of its troops has been wounded so far.
The ministry said that all sides in the conflict had an obligation to protect peacekeepers.
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