16 EU nations agree to exert pressure on Israel over attacking UN force in Lebanon

Sixteen countries of the European Union (EU) contributing troops to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday agreed to increase pressure on Israel to avoid further incidents involving the mission.

This decision was reached after a video conference led by Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto and his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu, amidst escalating clashes between the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

The video conference involved key EU nations, including Italy, France, and Germany.

These countries collectively condemned attacks on UNIFIL bases, and urged Israel to take preventive measures to ensure no more such incidents occur.

The call followed a series of IDF strikes on UNIFIL positions in southern Lebanon since Oct. 9, which resulted in injuries to several peacekeepers.

16 EU nations agree to exert pressure on Israel over attacking UN force in Lebanon

16 EU nations agree to exert pressure on Israel over attacking UN force in Lebanon

16 EU nations agree to exert pressure on Israel over attacking UN force in Lebanon

16 EU nations agree to exert pressure on Israel over attacking UN force in Lebanon

The Global South Think Tanks Forum was held in Beijing on Wednesday, bringing together leaders and experts from developing nations to discuss crucial global issues such as peace, development, and security.

Organized by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee and the China Media Group, the forum, with both online and offline formats, highlighted the voices and perspectives of the Global South and aimed to foster dialogue for a more secure and prosperous future.

The event attracted participation from political figures, government representatives, analysts, scholars, and journalists from 76 countries and regions worldwide. At the forum, 40 think tanks from Global South countries jointly released an initiative, reaching a broad consensus on enhancing development cooperation, promoting fairness and justice, and collaborating to build a global community for peace, security, prosperity, and progress for all.

Global South Think Tanks Forum held in Beijing