ROME (ITALPRESS) – Four Italian servicemen were slightly injured after two 122-millimeter rockets exploded and hit the UNP 2-3 base in Shama, southern Lebanon, which houses the Italian contingent and the Unifil Western Sector Command. “I immediately contacted the contingent commander, Brigadier General Stefano Messina, to inquire about the condition of the four military personnel, who were not of concern. I also contacted my Lebanese counterpart reiterating that the Italian Unifl contingent remains in southern Lebanon to provide a window of opportunity for peace and cannot become hostage to militia attacks. It is intolerable that once again a Unifil base has been hit.” Thus Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. “I will try to talk to the new Israeli defense minister, which has been impossible since he took office until today, to ask him to avoid the use of Unifil bases as a shield. Even more intolerable is the presence of terrorists in South Lebanon who jeopardize the safety of the blue helmets and the civilian population,” the minister added.From an initial reconstruction, two rockets, hit a base bunker and a room near the international military police, causing damage to the surrounding infrastructure. Some of the glass, due to the explosion shattered hitting the four soldiers. “I learn with deep indignation and concern the news of the new attacks suffered by the Italian Unifil headquarters in southern Lebanon, which also caused the injury of some of our soldiers engaged in peacekeeping missions. I would like to express my and the government’s solidarity and closeness to the injured, their families and sincere gratitude for the activity carried out daily by the entire Italian contingent in Lebanon,” Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a note. “I reiterate once again that such attacks are unacceptable and I renew my call for the parties on the ground to ensure, at all times, the safety of Unifil soldiers and to cooperate to quickly identify those responsible,” she adds.
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