The Minority Caucus in Parliament has officially condemned a missile strike reportedly carried out by Israeli forces against a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base, which resulted in critical injuries to Ghanaian peacekeepers. Describing the event as a grave breach of international law, the caucus met with the Israeli Ambassador to Ghana to demand accountability for the March 6, 2026, incident.
The attack targeted the headquarters of the Ghanaian battalion in southern Lebanon, leaving two soldiers in critical condition and another suffering from trauma. The strike further resulted in the destruction of the base’s Officers’ Mess and other significant structural damage. Members of the Minority emphasized that the personnel involved were deployed under a United Nations mandate and were not participants in the regional hostilities.
Speaking to the media after the diplomatic meeting, Samuel A. Jinapor, the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, highlighted Ghana’s long-standing commitment to global peacekeeping and the discipline of its troops. He stressed that these soldiers serve to maintain stability and protect civilians in volatile regions.
“These are men and women who have left their homes and families to serve under the mandate of the United Nations in the interest of global peace and security. They are not combatants in the conflict but peacekeepers tasked with maintaining stability and protecting innocent civilians,” he stated.
The Minority argued that such attacks jeopardize the framework of multilateral security and violate the protections afforded to peacekeepers under international humanitarian law. This position mirrors the stance of UNIFIL, which has noted that “Any attack on UNIFIL peacekeepers constitutes a grave violation of international humanitarian law and Security Council Resolution 1701 and may amount to a war crime.”
In response to the strike, the caucus has called for an independent and transparent investigation by the United Nations and international authorities to identify the perpetrators. They further urged the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Armed Forces to coordinate with UN leadership to enhance protective measures for troops stationed in Lebanon. While reaffirming their support for Ghana’s role in international missions, the lawmakers insisted that the safety and dignity of Ghanaian soldiers must be the primary concern. The Minority concluded by expressing solidarity with the victims and their families while calling for swift action to prevent future occurrences.