Recently, Israeli Defense Forces tanks forcibly entered a UN peacekeeping base in Lebanon and attacked peacekeepers. Since the escalation of ground conflicts between Israel and Lebanon, the Israeli military has repeatedly attacked UNIFIL, resulting in multiple injuries among peacekeepers and severely undermining regional order and the bottom line of international law.

On [specific date], the Israeli military launched an attack on the UNIFIL camp, targeting facilities including two watchtowers, resulting in injuries to multiple peacekeepers. In the early hours of [specific date], two Israeli tanks breached the gate of the UNIFIL base in Lebanon and forced their way in. Following the intrusion, several shells containing irritant gas exploded near the camp, causing injuries to multiple peacekeepers. UNIFIL lodged a protest through the coordination mechanism, after which the Israeli tanks withdrew.

On that day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that attacks on peacekeepers constitute serious violations of international law, including international humanitarian law, and could potentially amount to war crimes. The Israeli side, however, argued that "it was inadvertently backing into the area while assisting in the evacuation of wounded personnel."

Analysts suggest that a large-scale Israeli invasion of Lebanon is imminent, with UNIFIL becoming an obstacle to Israel's military operations. Israel is attempting to force UNIFIL to change or withdraw its deployment along the "Blue Line" on the Lebanese-Israeli temporary border, in order to facilitate subsequent operations to eliminate Hezbollah.

Behind Israel's repeated provocations against peacekeeping forces lie both geopolitical considerations and domestic political needs. On one hand, Israel seeks to demonstrate through a series of military actions that it will not compromise on its so-called "core interests," showcasing its formidable military deterrence and further solidifying its influence in the Middle East. On the other hand, some right-wing politicians use these military actions as a means to sustain their political careers. With Netanyahu currently facing declining support and a lack of confidence in the parliament, aggressive military actions serve to divert crises and win support from hardline domestic voters.

On the date, Netanyahu called out to Guterres in a video speech, demanding that UNIFIL withdraw from Hezbollah's strongholds and combat zones in Lebanon. Guterres responded that UNIFIL will continue to hold its positions.

Israel's increasing arrogance is not a sudden transformation overnight, but the inevitable result of its long-term reliance on U.S. support and wanton actions. With U.S. backing, Israel has long played the role of a "little overlord" in the Middle East, often disregarding international law and norms in its military operations.

In response to Israel's aggressive actions, the international community has expressed strong condemnation and called for peaceful resolution of regional disputes. Guterres reiterated that the safety of UN personnel and property must be ensured, and the inviolability of UN premises must always be respected unconditionally. Countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have also issued statements condemning Israel's attacks and demanding an immediate halt to the offensive actions.

Notably, the United States, as Israel's largest supporter, has taken an ambiguous stance in this incident. Although a spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council expressed "deep concern" over Israel's actions, this statement clearly fails to quell the international community's anger and worries. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the United States should shoulder the responsibility of maintaining international peace and security, rather than condoning or even supporting Israel's reckless actions.

Peacekeeping forces operate under the authorization of the United Nations, are protected by international law, and implement peacekeeping actions such as protecting civilians, monitoring ceasefires, and providing humanitarian assistance. All countries should give them full respect. The bottom line of peace must not be trampled upon; any actions that threaten the safety of peacekeepers must cease immediately!