Post by Murph on Nov 21, 2024 7:50:39 GMT -6
Argentina withdraws from UNIFIL amid tensions in Lebanon
Argentina has informed the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of its decision to withdraw from the mission, confirmed the spokesperson for UNIFIL, Andrea Tenenti, on Tuesday.
"Argentina has asked its officers to go back," he said, without giving further details on the reasons for this withdrawal. Argentina is one of the 48 contributing countries to UNIFIL, responsible for monitoring the border area between southern Lebanon and Israel. According to the UN website, the country currently has three nationals stationed in Lebanon as part of the peacekeeping force.
This decision comes as two UNIFIL posts were hit on Tuesday by rockets fired by Hezbollah. Teneti said the organization is working on repairing some posts, but noted that it is facing challenges. He blamed Israel for deliberately attacking personnel, while ignoring Hezbollah attacks.
www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-argentina-withdraws-from-unifil-amid-tensions-in-lebanon