Polish soldiers aid UN peacekeeping force oversee Israeli pull out of Lebanon
Israeli soldiers withdrew from Lebanon territories but it does not mean the
end of hostilities in the region. Israeli positions were taken immediately
by Hezbollah forces. The operation is being overseen by a United Nations
(UN) peacekeeping force which has been in the region since 1974. About 600
Polish soldiers are part of the UN force stationed in southern Lebanon. Most
of the Polish soldiers are responsible for logistics. There is also a Polish
hospital in the nearby town of Nacura. According to unofficial information,
it is very probable that Poland will be asked to increase its contingent in
the area. (Zycie, page 9) A.D.
