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Italy summons Israeli ambassador after UN vehicle incident in Lebanon

Apr 8, 202611 sources

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Italy has summoned the Israeli ambassador after an incident involving a United Nations vehicle in Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called in the envoy following reports that shots were fired at a UNIFIL vehicle, which is part of the UN peacekeeping mission there.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto described the event as an 'attack' on the Italian-manned vehicle. The diplomatic protest highlights tensions over Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL operates.

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