Back in March, seven UN peacekeepers lost their lives in Lebanon when fighting flared up again between Israel and Hezbollah. This tragedy wasn't unique—attacks on UN workers have been rising lately, yet very few attackers actually face consequences. In response, the UN Security Council passed a reso
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a brutal conflict has taken the lives of six UN peacekeepers. This news comes as the M23 rebel group pushes closer to the city of Goma, a major hub for humanitarian efforts. The peacekeepers, hailing from South Africa, Uruguay, and Malawi, were killed in sepa
Lately, folks are really worried about UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's peacekeeping boss, just told everyone that things out there are getting tougher. Not long ago, an Israeli tank shot at a UN observation tower in Naqoura, leaving two peacekeepers injured. The Is
Israel's recent attacks on U. N. bases in Lebanon have sparked a wave of international criticism. The incident happened on Thursday morning when an Israeli tank fired at the U. N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, injuring two peacekeepers. These peacekeepers, who were later
French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders
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 co
On Sunday morning, Israeli tanks barged into a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, causing quite a stir. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that two Israeli Merkava tanks smashed through the main gate of the base. After the tanks left, nearby shells explo
Imagine going to a school that’s supposed to be a safe haven, only to be hit by a strike. That’s what happened in Gaza this week. A school serving as a shelter for people fleeing their homes was bombed, killing 27 people. Israel said they were targeting militants, but there’s no proof yet. This isn’
