Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has confirmed that Israeli soldiers mistakenly attacked UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred during heightened military actions against Hezbollah, which has been firing rockets into Israel. According to Cohen, two UN peacekeepers were injured when Israeli forces fired at what they perceived as an immediate threat.
Cohen emphasized that Israel aims to protect its citizens and has the right to take necessary actions for national security, although it does not seek a full-scale war. He acknowledged the unfortunate nature of the incident and reiterated the importance of safeguarding UN peacekeepers as they operate in the area
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