Israeli Attack in Lebanon Kills One TNI Peacekeeper, Injures Three

One TNI personnel serving with the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon has fallen due to an Israeli attack. Three other peacekeepers were also injured in the Israeli artillery strike. “There are casualties from TNI soldiers, namely one deceased, one in serious condition with severe injuries, and two with minor injuries who are currently receiving medical treatment,” stated Brigadier General TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Defence Information Bureau (Karo Infohan) of the Secretariat General of the Ministry of Defence (Kemhan), as reported by Antara via detikNews on Monday (30/3/2026). The incident occurred on Sunday (29/3). The soldier fell during the escalation of conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict intensified, leading to an artillery attack targeting the Indonesian contingent’s location in the town of Adshit al-Qusyar in southern Lebanon. “It should be noted that the incident occurred amid mutual artillery exchanges, and the clarification process is still being conducted by UNIFIL,” Rico explained. Rico assured that TNI Headquarters would provide more complete and up-to-date information regarding the incident. “Further operational developments will be conveyed by TNI,” he said. Indonesia Condemns Israeli Attack. The incident that killed a UNIFIL peacekeeper has drawn strong condemnation from Indonesia. “Indonesia strongly condemns the incident and calls for a thorough and transparent investigation,” stated the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) via its X account @Kemlu_RI on Monday (30/3). The Government of the Republic of Indonesia extends its deepest condolences over the death of the TNI member serving with UNIFIL. Indonesia reiterates its condemnation of the Israeli attack in southern Lebanon. “Indonesia reiterates its condemnation of Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon and calls on all parties to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, to stop attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and to return to dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further escalation and advance peace,” Kemlu emphasised.