The United Nations will not remove its peacekeepers from southern Lebanon despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demands, as confirmed by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head of peacekeeping operations. The UNIFIL forces will remain in place near the Israel-Lebanon border, amidst ongoing clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah. The situation has escalated with UNIFIL soldiers being injured by Israeli fire, drawing international criticism and concerns about a potential wider regional conflict.
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