Ireland has strongly condemned an airstrike that hit a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon. The attack seriously injured three Ghanaian soldiers who were part of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon.
The government of Ireland expressed its firm disapproval of the incident. The area of southern Lebanon has become a tense zone due to ongoing military exchanges.
The Ghanaian soldiers are currently receiving medical attention. Details about their condition have not been fully released.
The UNIFIL mandate is to maintain peace and security in southern Lebanon. This incident highlights the dangers faced by peacekeepers in volatile regions.
Further details regarding the airstrike and its perpetrators are awaited. Investigations into the attack are expected.