Erbil:MP Melhem Khalaf has condemned a shooting attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrol near Wadi Jilo, emphasizing the threat it poses to peacekeepers and Lebanon's sovereignty and stability in the southern region.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Khalaf stated that, irrespective of who was behind the attack, it endangers the lives of peacekeepers and undermines Lebanon's sovereignty in the south. The timing of the incident is also concerning, as it coincides with Lebanon's intensified diplomatic efforts to maintain and strengthen UNIFIL's presence in the region.

Khalaf highlighted that the attack could serve as justification for those advocating for the withdrawal of UNIFIL. He called on the Lebanese state to take full responsibility by launching an immediate, serious, and transparent investigation to identify and hold accountable those responsible for the attack.