The United States and European powers urged Israel on Friday to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers after four were injured in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon this week. US President Joe Biden said he was "absolutely" asking Israel to stop firing at the peacekeepers,

US President Joe Biden has demanded Israel halt attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after two incidents in 48 hours left four people injured. On Friday, Israeli troops shot and wounded two Sri Lankan soldiers at a UN base in Naqoura. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted responsibility, claiming they had identified a threat.