UN Peacekeepers Stick to Their Posts in Lebanon Despite Israeli Pressure

The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the countries that sent troops. This situation started over a year ago when the Iran-backed group, Hezbollah, began firing rockets in support of Hamas. Since then, thousands have been killed in the conflict, and many people have fled their homes.Israel has doubled down on its attacks, leading to injuries among UN peacekeepers. Several countries have criticized Israel for targeting the peacekeepers. The UN has accused the Israeli military of damaging its bases and cameras. Israel says UNIFIL is helping Hezbollah, but the UN denies this. The relationship between Israel and the UN has been strained, with Israel calling the UN an "anti-Semitic swamp. "