He added that Israeli forces have "repeatedly asked for this", and been met with "repeated refusals, all aimed at providing a human shield to Hezbollah terrorists".
Asserting that they maintained "continuous contact with UNIFIL", Israeli forces said that "at no point during the incident was there any danger to UNIFIL personnel" from their operations.
The statement also urged the conflict parties to respect UNIFIL's presence and ensure the safety and security of its personnel at all times, enabling the peacekeepers to continue carrying out their mandate -- promoting peace and stability in Lebanon and the wider region.
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