Israel Destroys Surveillance Cameras at UNIFIL Headquarters in Lebanon
Israeli troops have destroyed all surveillance cameras facing the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura, southern Lebanon. This action is deemed to endanger the safety of international personnel serving in the conflict area.
UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel revealed that the destruction of these security facilities has been ongoing since Friday (3/4). The cameras are vital instruments for ensuring the safety and security of both military and civilian personnel within the headquarters.
“Since Friday, Israeli troops have destroyed all cameras that help ensure the safety and security of personnel at the UNIFIL Naqoura headquarters,” Ardiel stated in her official statement on Saturday (4/4).
UNIFIL expressed serious concern over the provocative action. Ardiel reminded the Israeli military of their international legal obligations to protect UN personnel and respect the integrity of the world organisation’s facilities.
This incident of facility destruction occurs amid an increasingly tense situation for the peacekeeping forces. Ardiel also confirmed that three Indonesian peacekeepers (Garuda Contingent) were injured due to an explosion at a UN facility near El Adeisse, southern Lebanon.
“Two of them suffered serious injuries from the explosion last Friday,” Ardiel added.
Tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border have been rising since a cross-border attack by Hezbollah on 2 March, despite a previous ceasefire agreement in effect since November 2024. Israeli ground operations and airstrikes in the southern region have reportedly caused significant casualties.
Lebanese authorities recorded at least 1,422 people killed and 4,294 others injured due to the latest series of Israeli attacks in this conflict period.
UNIFIL has been operating in southern Lebanon since 1978. Its role was expanded under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 following the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war to maintain stability along the border.