UN peacekeepers patrol with Lebanese army forces in the Buwayda region of Marjayoun (Credit: AFP)
Lebanese army arrests six after UNIFIL patrol comes under fire
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- Lebanese army arrests six suspects after UNIFIL peacekeepers come under fire.
- Attack occurred south of the Litani River, near the 'Israeli' border.
- UN peacekeepers were unharmed during the incident.
- Tensions persist between 'Israel', Hezbollah, and UN forces despite a ceasefire.
The Lebanese army announced on Saturday that six individuals had been arrested following an attack on UN peacekeepers in the country’s south.
The incident took place on Thursday when six men riding three mopeds opened fire on a UNIFIL patrol vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to the army, its intelligence directorate swiftly tracked down the suspects and took them into custody.
“The army will not tolerate attacks on UNIFIL, which plays a crucial role in maintaining stability south of the Litani River near the Israeli border,” the statement said.
UNIFIL, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, has been deployed as a buffer between 'Israel' and Lebanon since March 1978. It also monitors the ceasefire established in November 2024, which was intended to halt hostilities between 'Israel' and Hezbollah. Under that truce, 'Israel' was to withdraw its forces and refrain from attacks, while Hezbollah was expected to disarm.
Recent weeks have seen continued tensions. 'Israel' has intensified strikes, accusing Hezbollah of attempting to rebuild its military capabilities, while UNIFIL has reported 'Israeli' fire near its positions.
