UNIFIL patrols in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL patrols targeted by 'Israeli' fire in Lebanon

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03-01-2026 16:06|

MENA

UNIFIL patrols in southern Lebanon came under near‑range fire from an 'Israeli' position.
No injuries reported, but UN warns of a “worrying pattern” of repeated incidents.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported Friday that two of its patrols in southern Lebanon came under gunfire from an 'Israeli' position at close range. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Details of the incidents

UNIFIL said soldiers on one patrol were fired upon with about 15 light‑weapon rounds from roughly 50 meters away. Less than 20 minutes later, a second patrol in the same area came under approximately 100 rounds from automatic weapons at a similar distance.

Officials believe both incidents originated from an 'Israeli' forces position south of the Blue Line. UNIFIL immediately contacted 'Israeli' authorities through established communication channels to demand an end to the fire.

Pattern of concern

The UN force emphasized that it had informed the 'Israeli' forces in advance of its patrol activities in the area. UNIFIL warned that such incidents have occurred repeatedly in recent months, describing them as a “worrying phenomenon” that poses risks to peacekeepers and stability along the southern Lebanon border.