International
Israel says that the attack of one of its tanks on the UNFIL tower is “being studied”
The Israeli Army assured tonight that the attack of one of its tanks on a watchtower of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon (UNFINUL), which the organization denounced this afternoon, “is being examined.”
Without confirming or denying the attack, the Israeli armed forces said in a statement that they were “carrying out operational activity” against Hezbula, but that “the sites and forces of the FINUL are not an objective.”
“Any irregular incident will be thoroughly examined,” they claimed, although so far the rest of the Israeli attacks that have affected the UNIFIL and have left at least five injured have not had repercussions on the Hebrew Army.
This afternoon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNFINUL) accused the armed forces of opening “direct and apparently deliberate fire” against one of its positions near Kafer Kela, where an Israeli Merkava tank fired at an observation tower and destroyed two surveillance cameras.
In a brief statement, FINUL explained that peacekeeping forces observed this morning, in a position close to Kafer Kela, “a Merkava tank of the FDI (Israeli Defense Forces) shooting at its watchtower,” in an attack in which “two cameras were destroyed and the tower was damaged.”
“Once again we see direct and apparently deliberate fire against a position of the UNFILL,” added the note in which the UN mission reminded the Israeli Army and all the actors involved in the conflict “their obligation to guarantee the safety of UN personnel and property and to respect at all times the inviolability of their facilities.”
The attacks
Also on Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that “it is the terrorist organization Hezbulla that uses UNIFIL personnel as ‘human shields’, deliberately attacking Army soldiers from locations near the positions of the FINUL to create friction” in a statement on the social network X.
In the text, the minister insisted that the Hebrew State “has no intention of harming” the blue helmets.
Three days ago, the UN mission already reported that two Israeli tanks entered their position in southern Lebanon, from which they left 45 minutes after UNFIL protested through the liaison mechanism.
Subsequently, he reported several shots 100 meters north of the base that emitted smoke that caused skin irritation and gastrointestinal reactions in at least 15 troops of the mission.
The UN mission denounced the day before, on Saturday, that one of its soldiers was wounded “by gunshots” at its headquarters in Naqoura (south), bringing to five the number of blue helmets injured in incidents in three days, attributed to Israel.
UNFIL is located in Lebanon in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbulah.
International
German president says trust in U.S. leadership is ‘lost’ amid global tensions
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday that trust between the United States and its Western allies has been “lost,” warning that the damage could persist beyond the presidency of Donald Trump.
“The rupture is very deep, and the loss of trust in U.S. great power policy is significant—not only among its allies, but also, as I observe, globally,” Steinmeier said during a speech in Berlin marking the 75th anniversary of Germany’s Foreign Ministry.
Referring to the future of transatlantic relations, he stated that “there is no return to the situation before January 20, 2025,” the date marking the start of Trump’s second term in the White House.
“Even a future U.S. administration will no longer be able to resume the role of a benevolent hegemon guaranteeing a liberal international order,” added Steinmeier, who previously served as Germany’s foreign minister.
He also criticized the war against Iran, describing it as “contrary to international law” and calling it “a political mistake with serious consequences.”
“This war is avoidable and unnecessary,” he said.
Although the German presidency is largely ceremonial, Steinmeier’s remarks reflect a broader concern within Germany, aligning with the government’s cautious stance while going further in tone.
International
Trump claims talks with Iran as G7 meets to address global tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States has held talks with Iran—a claim denied by Tehran—and has temporarily paused his threat to target the country’s electrical infrastructure.
In his first overseas trip since the United States and Israel launched their offensive on February 28, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to address key global issues, including the situation in the Middle East, according to State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven will meet in Cernay-la-Ville, close to Versailles, on the outskirts of Paris.
During the meeting, Rubio will hold discussions with his counterparts on “the war between Russia and Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and threats to global peace and stability,” Pigott said.
France currently holds the presidency of the G7, whose members also include the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan.
Although all G7 nations are close allies of the United States, none has offered explicit support for Washington’s military actions against Iran, a stance that has reportedly frustrated Trump.
Last Saturday, G7 foreign ministers called for an “immediate and unconditional end” to Iranian attacks against U.S. allies in the Middle East.
International
Pentagon to deploy 3,000 troops to Persian Gulf as Middle East tensions escalate
The Pentagon is planning to deploy nearly 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Persian Gulf, according to two senior officials cited Tuesday by Spanish newspaper El País.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah warned it would confront any attempt at occupation following Israel’s announcement that its military will take control of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, located about 30 kilometers from the border.
In recent hours, the Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes on Beirut, while Iran and Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israel, leaving at least six people with minor injuries in Tel Aviv.
The escalation comes as global markets react to renewed instability. The price of oil rose again above $100 per barrel after a brief decline the previous day, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of a five-day truce on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Despite the announcement, Iranian authorities reported that two projectiles struck a gas pipeline in Khorramshahr and administrative buildings at a gas facility in Isfahan early Tuesday.
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