India has strongly condemned the recent killing of United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon and asserted that it will pursue accountability for those responsible.
The incident involved three Indonesian personnel serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), who lost their lives within a span of 24 hours.
According to Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the attacks are 'unacceptable' and underscore the urgent need to ensure the safety of peacekeepers operating in volatile regions.
India's Permanent Mission to the UN expressed deep condolences, paying tribute to the fallen 'Blue Helmets' and condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the killings, and his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stressed that no one should target peacekeepers.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon operates in southern Lebanon near the Israel border, where tensions with Hezbollah remain high, helping maintain stability and support the government.
India reaffirmed its commitment to UN peacekeeping, noting it led a 2021 Security Council resolution demanding accountability and pledged to bring those responsible to justice.
As one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, India has a significant presence in UNIFIL, with 642 personnel currently deployed, including 540 troops.
Historically, India has lost 164 peacekeepers in service, six of whom were part of UNIFIL operations.
An explosion at a UNIFIL base on Sunday killed one Indonesian peacekeeper, followed by another blast on Monday that killed two more and injured others; the cause remains under investigation.
In a separate incident, a UNIFIL convoy came under warning fire from Israeli forces, causing minor damage.
The attacks have raised serious concerns over security in the region and intensified calls to protect peacekeepers and ensure accountability.