The growing chorus of international voices calling for Israel to stop hassling the UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon appears to be falling on deaf ears, and a new statement from UNIFIL reports that an IDF bulldozer demolished their perimeter fence and a watchtower in Marwahin.
Israel has not commented on this specific incident yet, and it is unclear why they destroyed that particular watchtower, and in so deliberate a manner. It is worth noting that just a few days ago Israeli tanks attacked a damaged a similar UNIFIL watchtower and cameras in Kfar Kela, which is only 5 km from the site of today’s demolition. Israel is evidently keen not to have UNIFIL observers active in this central part of the border area.
After multiple attacks on UNIFIL targets were reported last week, several nations, particularly France and Italy, issued statements demanding that Israeli halt their attacks. French President Emmanuel Macron in particular warned Israel that they must not disregard UN decisions.