Geopolitical Conflict
Malaysia raises security for Lebanon peacekeepers after attacks
Malaysia has suspended Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) patrols in southern Lebanon and heightened force protection following recent incidents involving UN peacekeepers.
Malaysia has suspended operational patrols by its Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT 850–13) in southern Lebanon as a precaution, in line with UNIFIL directives, after two separate incidents within 24 hours involving peacekeepers, including an IED blast that killed and injured Indonesian contingent personnel. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said all MALBATT personnel are safe but security has been tightened with a temporary patrol suspension, strengthened rules of engagement, and enhanced force protection. The government stressed that attacks on UN peacekeepers violate international humanitarian law and UNSC Resolution 1701, and is closely monitoring developments in the mission area.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Southern Lebanon near UNIFIL area of operation
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 13:51 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 13:51 UTC
- Source
- The Star Online
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