More than 42,000 have been killed in Gaza in the ensuing war, according to local health officials.
Satellite imagery shows what appears to be Israeli tanks surrounding a UNIFIL base near Maroun Al Ras in southern Lebanon earlier this month.
On Oct. 1, Israeli troops crossed the border after the country's military leaders declared a new phase in the war.
A fifth was injured by gunfire during military activity although it was unclear who fired the shot.
President Joe Biden’s assertion that he is “absolutely, positively” asking Israel to stop hitting peacekeepers underscored just how far the situation has spiraled.
“Peacekeeping operators are considered civilians, even if they’re armed,” he said, adding that it was vital UNIFIL remained on the ground.
Shortly after Netanyahu's video was released, UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti disputed IDF claims that UNIFIL forces are, in effect, providing cover for Hezbollah. »
