Indonesia Leads 67 Countries in Condemning Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

RRI.CO.ID, New York – Indonesia led 67 countries sponsoring United Nations (UN) peacekeeping forces in strongly condemning attacks against personnel of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which killed three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers and injured several other peacekeepers. In a joint statement delivered by Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Umar Hadi, at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, April 9, 2026, local time, the attacks were described as intolerable and potentially constituting war crimes.

The statement comes amid ongoing escalation of violence in Lebanon since March 2, 2026, in clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. The troop-contributing countries to UNIFIL expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and its direct impact on the safety of peacekeeping personnel.

They condemned the latest attacks that killed three Indonesian personnel and injured peacekeepers from France, Ghana, Indonesia, Nepal, and Poland. They also denounced aggressive actions against UNIFIL personnel and leadership. “Peacekeepers must never be the target of attacks,” the joint statement said.

The countries emphasized that attacks against peacekeepers, who are protected under international law and UN Security Council resolutions, may constitute war crimes. They therefore urged the UN and the Security Council to use all available tools to strengthen the protection of peacekeeping personnel in the field.

The joint statement also called on the UN to investigate all attacks against UNIFIL swiftly, transparently, and comprehensively, and to ensure accountability for those responsible.

In addition to security concerns, the 67 countries expressed alarm over the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, citing significant civilian casualties, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and the displacement of more than one million people. The sponsoring countries also urged all parties to return to the 2024 cessation of hostilities agreement and to respect UN Security Council Resolution 1701 (2006).

They called for an end to hostilities, de-escalation, and the return of all parties to the negotiating table. At the time the statement was delivered, 64 countries had joined as sponsors. Around 30 minutes later, Bulgaria, Canada, and Japan added their support, bringing the total to 67 countries, along with the European Union.