India has strongly condemned the killing of a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) during a recent mortar attack in Marjayoun, southeastern Lebanon. The spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, expressed condolences and emphasized the need for a swift investigation into the incident. As one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, India has called for the protection of UN personnel and adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2589, which mandates accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also condemned the attack, noting that this incident marks a troubling trend of violence against peacekeepers. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attributed the attack to Hezbollah, urging for the disarmament of the group, which they claim poses a threat to both civilians and international peacekeepers. The ongoing conflict in the region has intensified, with Hezbollah conducting multiple attacks on Israeli positions, further complicating the security situation.