Peacekeepers in Lebanon report coming under fire in the south of the country

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said on Tuesday, November 10, that a patrol of Blue Helmets had "come under fire around ten times" near Wadi Jilou, in southern Lebanon, without causing any injuries. This international force, whose mandate expires at the end of this year, specified that its patrol "retaliated" and that the shooter "ceased fire". “We reaffirm the obligation of all actors, under international law, to ensure at all times the safety and security of United Nations personnel and assets,” the statement added.

In March, Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into a regional war by launching an attack on Israel to avenge Iranian guide Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike at the end of February. Israel then carried out a massive campaign of strikes against Lebanon, which left more than 4,300 dead, then launched a ground offensive against the south where it continues to occupy a large territorial swath.