News|Israel-Palestine conflictUN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in LebanonUN spokesman says incident involved a drone dropping a grenade near a patrol, and a tank opening fire on peacekeepers.
The United Nations and France have issued statements regarding a recent incident involving Israeli military actions affecting UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
The United Nations and France have issued statements regarding a recent incident involving Israeli military actions affecting UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
A spokesperson for the UN, Stephane Dujarric, reported that on Sunday, an Israeli drone dropped a grenade near a UNIFIL patrol, and a tank opened fire near the town of Kfar Kila. The UN described these actions as "very, very dangerous."
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) collaborates with the Lebanese army to uphold a ceasefire agreement established last year between Israel and Hezbollah. There have been consistent violations of this truce by Israel. France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs also condemned the Israeli actions targeting a UNIFIL detachment, noting similar incidents earlier in the month.
On Sunday, UNIFIL reported aggressive maneuvers by an Israeli drone over its patrol. Peacekeepers implemented defensive measures to neutralize the drone without resulting in injuries or damage. Israel continues to maintain five positions in southern Lebanon and has conducted frequent military operations despite the ceasefire.
The United Nations and France have issued statements regarding a recent incident involving Israeli military actions affecting UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
In a recent attack, two individuals were reported killed in al-Bayyad, Tyre district, with the Lebanese news agency ANI confirming the strike on a sawmill.
The Israeli military stated that their recent actions targeted Hezbollah members and infrastructure, claiming an arms dealer and an individual assisting Hezbollah's military efforts were among the targets.
Hezbollah, weakened by ongoing Israeli attacks, has expressed readiness to defend itself. The group's leader, Naim Qassem, remarked on the potential for conflict, indicating it depends on Israeli strategic decisions.
The United States continues to engage diplomatically, urging Lebanon to facilitate Hezbollah's disarmament. U.S. Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus has arrived in Beirut for discussions with Lebanese officials.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
