This is the Israeli Statement Denied by Indonesia in the UN Security Council Session
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Israel, through its ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Danny Danon, accused Hezbollah of being responsible for the attack on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeping troops in Lebanon.
However, Indonesia firmly denied the statement through its Permanent Representative to the UN, Umar Hadi.
The debate between the two representatives, from Indonesia and Israel, was evident in the UN Security Council meeting broadcast on the United Nations channel on Tuesday night (31/3/2026).
Umar Hadi stated that there was framing from Israel that raised fundamental questions about the attack incident.
He said that the UNIFIL attack, which killed three Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) soldiers, did not occur in a vacuum but was the result of repeated Israeli military attacks in southern Lebanon.
Umar Hadi stated that the attacks even deliberately targeted UNIFIL and obstructed peacekeeping forces from implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which mandates a peaceful solution for Lebanon.
The attacks were also deemed a direct threat to peace and security. “And can be considered war crimes,” said Umar Hadi.
The UN Security Council was also urged to follow up on the investigation results by holding the perpetrators legally accountable.
At the same time, Indonesia demanded that all conflicting parties respect international law and stop attacks that endanger UN personnel and property as peacekeeping forces.
“We make this demand as profound tribute to our fallen peacekeepers, to whom Indonesia pays the highest respect for their ultimate sacrifice in serving international peace and security,” Umar said.
“For this purpose, Indonesia remains committed to contributing to the maintenance of peace and security as mandated by our Constitution,” he added.
Incident of the death of 3 TNI soldiers
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that three Indonesian peacekeepers were killed within less than 24 hours in southern Lebanon.