KUALA LUMPUR – The Malbatt 850-10 team members involved in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon are confirmed safe despite the tense situation at the country’s border following the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Malaysian Armed Forces Chief Gen Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman said the Malbatt 850-10 members are performing their assignments as usual.
“Alhamdulillah, although the situation is a bit tense there (in Lebanon), they are fine and in good health,” he told a press conference after delivering his first mandate as the military chief at a parade held at Dataran Panglima Tentera Darat in Sg Besi here today.
He said this when asked about the safety of the Malbatt 850-10 members involved in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
Based on reports by the international media, the clashes between the Hezbollah group in southern Lebanon and Israeli forces were escalating.
Mohammad said that the Malbatt 850-10 presence in the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon was on the order and subject to the United Nations and, for now, they will remain in the country until further instructions.
“They (the UN) will issue an order whether MALBATT remains there (Lebanon) or withdraw… Pray that no accidents or mishaps befall the officers and members of Malbatt 850-10,” he said.
Also present were army chief Gen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, air force chief Gen Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan and deputy navy chief Vice-Adm Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain. – October 23, 2023