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Indonesia urges respect for international law after peacekeepers killed
Middle East Eye16 hours ago
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The article reports Indonesia's call for respect of international humanitarian law after three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon. The deaths underscore growing risks to UNIFIL personnel amid Israeli-Hezbollah fighting and could further internationalize and complicate the Israel-Lebanon front and wider regional tensions involving Iran and allied actors.
Summary
Indonesia urges respect for international law after peacekeepers killed
Indonesia urged warring parties in the Middle East "to respect international humanitarian law" after three of its peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon.
"The safety of peacekeeping troops must be the top priority. All parties to the conflict are urged to respect international humanitarian law and ensure the security of peacekeeping personnel," defence ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo Sirait said in a statement.
Smoke rises after an Israeli strike as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues, in southern Lebanon, 28 March, 2026 (Reuters)
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Identified Entities
Countries & Regions
IndonesiaUnited NationsUNIFIL (UN Interim Force in Lebanon)IsraelHezbollahIranUnited States
Weapons & Military
artillery/shellingair/strike (unspecified)
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Killing of UN peacekeepers directly threatens the safety and operational viability of UNIFIL and international missions in Lebanon.""Incidents raise diplomatic pressure and could prompt stronger international responses or changes in force posture/rules of engagement.""Adds to a pattern of rising violence on the Israel–Lebanon front, increasing risk of spillover to neighboring states and involvement by Iran-aligned groups.""Undermines humanitarian access and complicates ceasefire/mediation efforts, increasing the likelihood of prolonged conflict in the area."