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UN says Israel shot at its peacekeepers in Lebanon
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Israeli forces on Sunday (local time) "fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers from a Merkava tank from near a position Israel has established in Lebanese territory", the peacekeepers said in a statement, adding heavy-machinegun rounds hit about 5 metres (5.5 yards) from their personnel.
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UN, France condemns Israel's attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebannon
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Nations and France have condemned an Israeli strike that struck UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, describing the incident as a serious violation of international norms and the ceasefire agreement in the region
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UAE condemns Israeli targeting of peacekeeping forces in Lebanon
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli military's grenade attacks near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) positions in Lebanon.
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Six Lebanese soldiers killed in weapons depot blast amid Hezbollah disarma
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least six Lebanese soldiers were killed in a blast while inspecting a weapons depot in southern Lebanon. The army, working with UN peacekeepers to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure, reported injuries and launched an investigation, Al Jazeera reported.
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Diplomats from 38 countries show solidarity with UNIFIL, visit the Blue Li
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The UNIFIL monitors and patrols the 120-km Blue Line, a United Nations-recognised demarcation line to indicate that Israel had withdrawn its military from southern Lebanon. The Blue Line separates Lebanon from Israel and the Golan Heights. However, it is not an official international bord
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Indian Battalion celebrates Medal Day Parade in UNIFIL with grandeur and d
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Battalion serving in UNIFIL marked its Medal Day Parade in Lebanon, awarding 821 peacekeepers with UN medals in a dignified ceremony attended by top Indian and Lebanese officials.
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Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon mark International Women's Day with Yoga se
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked International Women's Day by organizing a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis.
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UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, affirmed that the UAE strongly condemned the attack on international troops, emphasising that targeting peacekeeping missions is in contravention of the principles of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
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Indigenous vehicles inducted for use by Indian battalion deployed under UN
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The fleet comprises High Mobility Troop Carriage Vehicles, Utility Vehicles (1 Ton and 2.5 Ton), Medium and Light Ambulances, Fuel Bowsers, and Recovery Vehicles, as per Indian Army.
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"India rushes to aid even before asking": Lebanese envoy Rabie Narsh
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
India has once again demonstrated its commitment to being a first responder in times of crisis, with Lebanon's Ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, recently highlighting India's swift humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
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India sends first tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies to Lebanon amid r
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
India on Friday dispatched the first tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies to Lebanon as part of a humanitarian effort to support the nation amid rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon. A total of 33 tons of medical supplies are being sent.
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"We take safety of peacekeepers very seriously": India reiterates stand am
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
MEA confirmed that there are no Indian troops stationed at the Blue Line, but stressed the imortance of safety of the troops deployed.
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