The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Monday that Israeli drones launched four grenades near peacekeepers as they cleared roadblocks blocking access to their position in the south of the country, Reuters reported. BTA reported.
“This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and property since the conclusion of the ceasefire agreement in November last year“, UNIFIL said in a statement.
One of the grenades fell within 20 meters of UN personnel and vehicles, and the other three – about 100 meters away.
UNIFIL said the Israeli army had been informed in advance about the peacekeepers' work to clear roads in the area.
Last week, the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to extend the peacekeeping mission in Lebanon until the end of 2026, after which a year-long process of a smooth and safe drawdown and withdrawal from the country would begin.
The UN Interim Force was established in 1978 and patrols Lebanon's southern border with Israel.