UN peacekeeping mission deputy commander injured after convoy attacked in Beirut

15/2/2025 12:51

The outgoing deputy force commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon was injured on Friday after a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was "violently attacked", UNIFIL said.



It said in a statement, the mission demanded a full and immediate investigation by Lebanese authorities and for all perpetrators to be brought to justice.



Lebanese state news agency NNA reported Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar called for an emergency meeting before noon on Saturday to discuss the security situation.



NNA reported, citing the Lebanese minister, "He affirmed the Lebanese government's rejection of this assault that is considered a crime against UNIFIL forces."



He also gave instructions to work on identifying the perpetrators and referring them to the relevant judicial authorities.



The United States condemned the attack that it said wounded U.N. peacekeepers. The State Department statement said the attack was carried out "reportedly by a group of Hezbollah supporters", referring to the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon.