Israeli Minister of Energy Eli Cohen yesterday accused the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of being a “useless” force that failed to protect Israelis from Hezbollah attacks and called on it to withdraw as fighting ramps up.

The European Union condemned the Israeli attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and rejected allegations that UN Secretary-General António Guterres is responsible for obstructing the Israeli army.

Italy, Britain, France, and Germany have condemned Israeli attacks on UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon, deeming them violations of international law. The nations highlighted the crucial role of UNIFIL in ensuring stability in the region and urged all parties,