Attacks on UNIFIL unacceptable Meloni tells Netanyahu

Premier has telephone conversation with Israeli counterpart

By: ansa.it

Oct 13 2024
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Attacks on UNIFIL unacceptable

(see related) Premier Giorgia Meloni has had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated the unacceptability of UNIFIL being attacked by the Israeli armed forces," the Italian premier's office said on Sunday.
    Meloni recalled that the peacekeeping mission "acts under a mandate from the (UN) Security Council to contribute to regional stability" and "stressed the absolute necessity that the security of UNIFIL personnel be guaranteed at all times," a statement said.
    She also "renewed Italy's commitment in this sense, saying she is convinced that through the full application of resolution 1701 we can contribute to the stabilisation of the Israeli-Lebanese border and guarantee the return home of all displaced persons".