Indonesia receives remains of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon

Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict

The bodies of three United Nations peacekeepers have arrived in Indonesia, following their deaths in southern Lebanon during Israel’s invasion of the country. The coffins were carried by uniformed officers to a ceremony attended by President Prabowo Subianto.

Foreign Minister Sugiono stated that Indonesia is requesting a thorough UN investigation into the deaths of the peacekeepers who were part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). He emphasized the importance of ensuring security guarantees for peacekeeping soldiers. The minister’s comments came after two Indonesian peacekeepers, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, were killed in an explosion that struck a UNIFIL logistics convoy.

A UN security source has confirmed that fire from an Israeli tank was responsible for the attack on Farizal Rhomadhon. The three men are expected to be laid to rest on Sunday, with the government promising financial support for their families. The Indonesian foreign ministry has urged the UN Security Council to convene a meeting of troop-contributing countries to review and enhance the protection of personnel serving with UNIFIL.

The US-Israel war on Iran has spread to Lebanon, following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel has launched an invasion of the country, aiming to establish a security zone extending 30km from the Israeli border. The incident has sparked international concern, with Indonesia requesting a thorough investigation into the deaths of its peacekeepers.

Source: Al Jazeera