UNIFIL peacekeepers
'Israeli' forces fire on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
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• UNIFIL reports Israeli fire on patrol near the Blue Line
• No injuries reported among peacekeepers
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed Wednesday that 'Israeli' forces opened fire on its peacekeepers on Tuesday near the southern part of the country, close to the de facto border with 'Israel'.
In a statement, UNIFIL said, “Yesterday, peacekeepers in vehicles patrolling the Blue Line were fired upon by IDF soldiers in a Merkava tank near Sarda.”
- Response and safety -
UNIFIL added that its personnel contacted 'Israeli' forces through official liaison channels, requesting that the firing cease. The statement emphasized, “Fortunately, no one was injured.”
The United Nations continues to monitor the situation closely to prevent escalation along the Blue Line.
