The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mourned one Indonesian peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon today near the town of Adchit Al Qusayr due to a projectile exploding in a UNIFIL position, which also critically injured another person, in a press statement released today.
“UNIFIL extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the peacekeeper who lost his life while bravely carrying out his duties,” said the statement.
“We do not know the origin of the projectile,” the statement continued. “We have launched an investigation to determine all of the circumstances.”
“Once again, we call on all actors to uphold their obligations under international law and to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property at all times, including by refraining from actions that may put peacekeepers in danger. Deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are grave violations of international humanitarian law and of Security Council Resolution 1701, and may amount to war crimes.”
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry Statement
“The Government of the Republic of Indonesia expresses its deepest condolences following the death of one Indonesian peacekeeper and the injury of three others serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), after indirect artillery fire in the vicinity of the Indonesian UNIFIL contingent’s position near Adchit Al Qusayr on 29 March 2026, amid reported hostilities between the Israeli military and armed groups in southern Lebanon,” said a statement by Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The statement continued by condemning the incident and calling for a thorough and independent investigation.
“Indonesia reiterates its condemnation of Israel’s attacks in southern Lebanon and calls on all parties to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, cease attacks against civilian populations and infrastructure, and return to dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further escalation and advance peace.”
Continued Violations of International Law
Throughout the past several weeks, Israeli forces have repeatedly hit and damaged UNIFIL peacekeepers and facilities. On March 6, several members of the Ghanaian contingent serving with UNIFIL were injured after an Israeli strike targeted their position in southern Lebanon.
Israel admitted to the attack, which used 120 mm M339 rounds of tank fire, munitions reportedly manufactured by Israel Military Industries.
Israeli attacks continue to harm and damage and destroy population groups and infrastructure protected under international law in Lebanon. Between March 2 and March 29, Israeli attacks killed 1,238 individuals and injured 3,543 others according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. By March 27, 42 of those killed and 119 of those wounded were health sector workers, with 70 recorded attacks on emergency medical services.
Moreover, a recent report by international non-governmental organization Oxfam highlights that in the span of four days alone in the second week of the escalation, eight water facilities in the Bekaa region were damaged, whereas many facilities in southern Lebanon are now out of access.
