Halevi expressed his appreciation for the ties between the Israeli and Italian militaries and emphasized that the IDF will continue to deepen professional relations with the Italian army.
UNIFIL later confirmed that a rocket that hit its headquarters in Naqoura was fired from the north, likely by Hezbollah.
Austin emphasized the importance of taking "all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the Lebanese Armed Forces and UNIFIL forces."
UNIFIL forces were heavily restricted by Hezbollah, and little was done when they reported violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
A UNIFIL spokesperson said that the organization would investigate any allegation supported by credible evidence.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
UNIFIL must adapt its strategy if it is going to have a role in the current conflict with Hezbollah.
Noting that UNIFIL “had one job: Keep armed terrorists out of southern Lebanon,” the editorial board attributed the new expansion of the war to UNIFIL’s failure to fulfil its duty.
Italy's defense minister emphasizes the need to strengthen the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah and Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the UN to withdraw its troops and called allegations that Israel is deliberating targeting the peacekeepers "completely false."
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