Indonesia confirms peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

Indonesia on Monday confirmed that one of its peacekeepers was killed and three others were injured after indirect artillery fire struck near an Indonesian contingent serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).



The incident occurred on Sunday in Adchit al-Qusayr, said a statement issued by Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on X, adding that Indonesia strongly condemned the attack and called for a transparent and thorough investigation to identify those responsible.



The Indonesian government extended its condolences to the family of the fallen peacekeeper and wished a swift recovery to the injured personnel, said the statement, adding that it is coordinating with UNIFIL to repatriate the deceased and ensure proper medical treatment for the wounded.



"The safety and security of UN peacekeepers must be fully respected at all times, in accordance with international law. Any harm to peacekeepers is unacceptable and undermines collective efforts to maintain peace and stability," the ministry said.



Indonesia also reiterated its condemnation of Israel's military actions in southern Lebanon and urged all parties to respect Lebanon's sovereignty, cease attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and return to dialogue.