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On September 19, a piece of news spread quickly on the Internet like a shock wave of an explosion: the Chinese peacekeeping force near the camp in Lebanon was attacked by aerial bombs!
Although there was no news of casualties, this "bomb" still exploded in the hearts of countless people, instantly pulling people's memories back to 2006, the summer when the Chinese peacekeeping hero Du Zhaoyu left forever.
Lebanon, a land full of war and gunsmoke, once again pushed the Chinese peacekeepers to the forefront of public opinion, and also made the word "peace" particularly heavy.
Time: September 19, 2024, location: near the 22nd batch of Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon,
Event: Sudden explosion, 6 aerial bombs exploded only 730 meters away from the camp, the deafening explosion sound, splashing shrapnel, like the whisper of the ghost of war, instantly broke the previous tranquility.
Although the Chinese peacekeepers reacted quickly and all personnel entered the bunkers in time without causing casualties, the facilities in the camp were inevitably damaged.
As soon as the news returned to China, it immediately attracted a wide range of attention and discussion.
After the incident, the Chinese government reacted quickly, and the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly expressed strong condemnation and urged the relevant parties to thoroughly investigate the truth of the incident and take practical measures to ensure the safety of the Chinese peacekeeping forces.
The United Nations issued a statement on the matter, calling on all parties to remain calm and avoid further deterioration of the situation.
However, despite the international community's concern over the incident, the Israel side has remained silent and has not responded.
Such an attitude has undoubtedly made the speculation and doubts of the outside world more obvious.
Lebanon, a land that has experienced countless conflicts throughout its history, seems to be in the dark again.
For many Chinese, this incident seems to be a repetition of the tragedy 17 years ago.
On 25 July 2006, the Israel Air Force bombed a United Nations observation post in Lebanon, killing four United Nations military observers, including Chinese peacekeeper Du Zhaoyu.
Despite strong criticism from the international community, Israel has tried to evade responsibility by claiming that the map is "wrong".
To this day, Israel has never made any formal apology, let alone compensation, for the sacrifice of martyr Du Zhaoyu. This arrogant and hard-line attitude reflects their long-rooted hegemonic ideology.
The state of Israel was established in the midst of war and has always given the impression of being tough.
They believe that "strength is everything", and for their own security, they can ignore international law, trample on the sovereignty of other countries, and can extend their black hands to any target they perceive as a "threat", even if it is a UN peacekeeping force that maintains peace.
The sacrifice of martyr Du Zhaoyu is an indelible wound in the history of Chinese peacekeeping, and it also makes the Chinese people deeply realize that on the road of maintaining peace, not only courage and responsibility are needed, but also strong strength as a backing.
Although no group or individual has yet admitted responsibility for the attack, there are indications that it was not a simple "accidental bombing".
The precision of the attack is questionable. According to reports, the attack was not an ordinary artillery shell, but a precision-guided missile that needs to be dropped by warplanes.
UN peacekeepers are known to be transparent, far from conflict zones and prominently marked.
Israel, as a military power in the region, has advanced reconnaissance technology and intelligence networks, and it is impossible not to know the specific location of the camp of the Chinese peacekeepers.
In addition, the timing of the attack was delicate. On the day of the bomb attack, Israel launched a massive air strike against Lebanon.
This "coincidence" makes it difficult not to wonder if Israel is behind the scenes.
Why, then, did Israel choose to launch an attack near the camp of the Chinese peacekeepers? What exactly is the motivation for this?
One possibility is that Israel is trying to obstruct the Lebanon peace process by creating tensions.
Israel has long viewed the Lebanon Allah party as a major threat and has been looking for ways to eliminate this opponent.
The presence of Chinese peacekeepers has maintained stability in Lebanon to a certain extent, which is obviously not in the interests of Israel.
Another interpretation is that Israel used the attack to signal to China not to meddle in Israel's affairs in the Middle East.
In recent years, China's growing influence in the Middle East and its active participation in regional affairs have caused unease in some countries, including Israel.
It is also possible that the attack was caused by forces or terrorist groups from other regions. The situation in Lebanon is very complex, with forces intertwined and terrorist activities occurring frequently.
Some forces may want to create chaos for their own ends.
In Lebanon, a war-torn land, the Chinese peacekeepers have always adhered to the purpose of "maintaining peace and serving the people", and practiced the responsibilities and responsibilities of Chinese soldiers with practical actions.
Since 2006, when China first dispatched peacekeeping troops to Lebanon to carry out its mission, China has sent tens of thousands of peacekeepers to participate in mine clearance, engineering construction, medical aid and humanitarian assistance, making important contributions to maintaining local peace and stability.
The professionalism and professionalism of the Chinese peacekeepers have been widely recognized and praised by the Lebanon people and the international community.
They are not only a force for peace, but also a bridge for friendship, and with their efforts and sacrifices, they have planted the seeds of peace in the hearts of the Lebanon people.
"Chinese friends, trustworthy!" These simple words are the most sincere gratitude of the Lebanon people to the Chinese peacekeeping forces and the best interpretation of China's firm commitment to safeguarding world peace.
The attack on Chinese peacekeepers reminds us once again of the importance of cherishing peace.
In the complex regional situation, how to respond to security challenges and safeguard their own security has become an important issue before us.
On the one hand, we need to raise our awareness of safety and enhance our ability to respond to emergencies. The security situation in the areas where Chinese peacekeepers are stationed is complex, and risks such as terrorist attacks and armed conflicts always exist.
It is necessary to strengthen security awareness, strengthen intelligence gathering and risk assessment, improve emergency response plans, and enhance the self-defense capability of the troops.
On the other hand, it is necessary to actively carry out multilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
The Lebanon issue is complex and involves many interests, and it cannot be resolved by one country alone.
China should continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the United Nations, regional countries and other relevant parties to promote the political settlement process and create favorable conditions for Lebanon to achieve peace and stability at an early date.
While safeguarding its own security, China will continue to unswervingly support the Lebanon peace process and contribute its strength to maintaining regional peace and stability.
The attack on Chinese peacekeepers is not only a challenge to the peace process, but also a reminder for the international community to pay more attention to security issues.
The realization of peace is never a simple matter, and in order to truly maintain peace, we must make more efforts and sacrifices.
As a responsible major country, China will always hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development, and contribute China's wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
We believe that as long as the international community works together to address the challenges, we will be able to let the sun of peace shine on the earth and the haze of war will dissipate in the long river of history.
Reference source: surging news network, reference news