IDF bulldozer ‘deliberately demolished’ UNIFIL observation tower in Lebanon [Video]

THE UNITED NATIONS Peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said an Israeli “army bulldozer deliberately had demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position”.

Yesterday’s incident is the latest in a series of attacks on UNIFIL infrastructure blamed on Israeli forces, with UNIFIL saying in a statement that “an IDF bulldozer deliberately demolished an observation tower and perimeter fence of a UN position in Marwahin”. 

It continued: “Yet again, we remind the IDF and all actors of their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property and to respect the inviolability of UN premises at all times.”

“Yet again, we note that breaching a UN position and damaging UN assets is a flagrant violation of international law and Security Council resolution 1701. It also endangers the safety and security of our peacekeepers in violation of international humanitarian law.”

“The IDF has repeatedly demanded …