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In a powerful editorial, the Wall Street Journal slammed UNIFIL for failing to keep Hezbollah out of southern Lebanon, as the terror group continues to launch attacks against Israel. UNIFIL’s original mandate was to prevent armed terrorists from establishing a foothold in the region, but according to the Journal’s board, their mission has failed, leading to the current escalation. Hezbollah’s recent rocket and drone attacks, which began on October 8, have killed civilians and forced evacuations in Israel. One tragic incident saw 12 Druze children killed in Majdal Shams by a Hezbollah drone. The editorial criticized UNIFIL for not only failing to curb Hezbollah but also for staying in positions close to Hezbollah infrastructure, endangering their staff while ignoring Israeli warnings to relocate. The Journal claims Hezbollah is using UN peacekeepers as a shield, gaining international sympathy while continuing its aggression. Echoing this, the Jerusalem Post argued that UNIFIL has not only allowed
