Jakarta (TDI): Indonesia has strongly condemned Israel following the death of a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper, who died after sustaining injuries while on duty.
Pramudia, a 31-year old corporal suffered critical injuries during a “projectile explosion” at a base in Adchit al-Qusayr on the night of March 29. Despite receiving intensive medical care in a Beirut hospital the peacekeeper passed away on Friday.
The incident marks the fourth death of an Indonesian peacekeeper during the current hostilities in Lebanon leading Jakarta to reiterate its demand for a thorough and transparent United Nations investigation.
Indonesian officials confirmed that they are coordinating closely with UNIFIL and Lebanese authorities to facilitate the dignified return of the deceased.
In a statement regarding the incident, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Naby highlighted the seriousness of the situation, saying that attacks against peacekeepers amount to a serious violation of international law and may constitute war crimes. He said, “The safety and security of UN peacekeepers is not negotiable.”
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Indonesia continues its coordination with the United Nations and other Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to strengthen the protection of peacekeepers including through a comprehensive evaluation of security protocols and enhanced risk mitigation measures.
The death of Corporal Pramudia brings the total number of UNIFIL personnel killed during the current escalation to six with several others suffering with serious injuries. The region remains volatile with intensified military activity following a cross-border escalation on March 2.
According to Lebanese authorities, the expanded military offensive has resulted in more than 2,200 fatalities and the displacement of over 1 million people.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump had announced that a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon had been extended by three weeks following ambassador-level negotiations in Washington. This extension follows a previous 10-day agreement that was scheduled to expire this Sunday.
Despite these diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian situation remains serious and Jakarta continues to advocate for full accountability regarding attacks on international personnel assigned with maintaining peace.
Muhammad Usman Hashmi is a researcher in International Relations, focusing on climate diplomacy, global governance, and political economy in the Global South. He has contributed to policy dialogues with the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia and serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the International Council on Human Rights, Peace and Politics. He is also associated with Rethinking Economics Islamabad, contributing to research on development and sustainability.
