Tensions in the Middle East have escalated significantly as Israeli forces reportedly fired at a watchtower used by United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Friday, injuring two personnel, according to a UN source. This marks the third consecutive day that peacekeepers have reported Israeli fire directed at their positions.
In a separate incident, a Thai worker was killed when Hezbollah launched an anti-tank missile at a farming area in northern Israel, as reported by the national ambulance service. The attack underscores the increasing volatility along the Israel-Lebanon border, raising concerns about the potential for a broader conflict.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the escalating hostilities in the region. He stated that the intensification of conflicts in the Middle East poses a severe threat to global security and emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation to prevent an all-out war in Lebanon.
The ongoing exchanges highlight the fragile state of peace, with international observers calling for restraint from all parties involved. The incidents have heightened fears of a wider confrontation that could have significant repercussions beyond the immediate area.
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