UAE condemns Israeli targeting of peacekeeping forces in Lebanon

September 4, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli military’s grenade attacks near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) positions in Lebanon.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of the attack on international forces, emphasising that targeting peacekeeping missions is in contravention of the principles of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s steadfast position and unwavering support to Lebanon, its sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and the important role of UNIFIL’s peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon.

Israel attack in Lebanon

Israeli drones dropped four grenades close to UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon as they were working to clear roadblocks, sparking international outrage.

The peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL, described Tuesday morning’s attack as “one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets” since the cessation of hostilities in November that ended the the Israel-Hezbollah war. let us tell you that no one was hurt from the grenade drop