UN peacekeepers for Lebanon don warn say dem fear say Israeli escalation against Lebanese militants Hezbollah fit turn into regional conflict wey go affect everybody badly. Andrea Tenenti, spokesman for UNIFIL, tell AFP say Israeli action against Hezbollah in south Lebanon fit spiral out of control soon and turn into regional conflict with catastrophic impact for everyone. He call for diplomatic solution to resolve the matter.
Hezbollah launch missiles across border into northern Israel on Saturday, coinciding with Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Jewish calendar. Israeli military report say dem intercept projectile, and air raid sirens sound for people to take cover. Israeli troops still dey involved in conflict on both northern and southern borders despite the solemnity of Yom Kippur.
Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon cause significant destruction and loss of life. Since September 23, over 1,200 people don die in Lebanon, and more than a million others don flee their homes. In Gaza, Israeli military campaign don kill over 42,000 people, mostly civilians, according to health ministry data.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Western allies, and others condemn Israel for injuring UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Five peacekeepers, including two Sri Lankans, wounded in just two days. Irish military chief of staff Sean Clancy and French President Emmanuel Macron say peacekeepers no be accidental target but deliberate one.
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati say his government go request UN Security Council to adopt new resolution calling for full and immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel dey prepare for retaliation against Iran, which launch around 200 missiles at Israel on October 1. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vow say response go be deadly, precise, and surprising.
US President Joe Biden urge Israel to avoid striking Iranian nuclear facilities or energy infrastructure to prevent escalation into broader conflict. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, begin fire on Israel in support of Palestinian ally Hamas after October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
