Unifil says Israeli tanks ‘destroyed’ camp entrance in Lebanon before ‘forcibly’ entering [Video]

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ISRAELI TANKS “DESTROYED” the entrance to a peacekeepers’ camp in Lebanon and “forcibly entered” the position this morning, according to Unifil, which has accused the Israeli military of “shocking violations”.

It’s understood Ghanaian troops were injured in the incident, the latest in a series of incidents in which peacekeepers have come under attack.

The Irish Defence Forces have confirmed that none of their soldiers were harmed.

Situation Update on Irish Defence Forces serving with overseas missions in Lebanon for family members

The Defence Forces can confirm that all Irish Peacekeepers are accounted for and well. The situation around Irish positions remains relatively calm. This environment has allowed… pic.twitter.com/FQfLXMmqdV

— Óglaigh na hÉireann (@defenceforces) October 13, 2024

In a statement released this afternoon, Unifil said the Merkava tanks “requested multiple times” that the base in Ramyah, southern Lebanon, turn out its lights.

They left after 45 minutes but, over an hour …