A peacekeeper was tragically killed last night when a projectile exploded in a UNIFIL position near Adchit Al Qusayr. Another was critically injured. No one should ever lose their life serving the cause of peace.
UNIFIL extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who lost his life while bravely carrying out his duties.
Our thoughts and hopes are also with the injured peacekeeper, who is currently in hospital with serious injuries.
We do not know the origin of the projectile. We have launched an investigation to determine all of the circumstances.
Once again, we call on all actors to uphold their obligations under international law and to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property at all times, including by refraining from actions that may put peacekeepers in danger. Deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are grave violations of international humanitarian law and of Security Council Resolution 1701, and may amount to war crimes.
Too many lives have been lost on both sides of the Blue Line in this conflict. There is no military solution. The violence must end.