Fire was opened at the UN Peace Force position in the Israeli-occupied region in southern Lebanon

In the written statement made by UNIFIL, it was stated that small arms fire was opened this morning at a point near the Kefer Shuba town in the south of Lebanon.

While it was reported that no one was injured in the attack, it was noted that most of the bullets hit the outer wall of the position, while some of them hit the accommodation units and UN vehicles inside the compound.

The statement said, "The continuation of fire against a position clearly marked as belonging to UNIFIL is unacceptable. Such deliberate attacks put the lives of peacekeepers in serious danger." expressions were used.

In the statement, it was stated that an investigation had been launched into the incident, but no information was given regarding the party who opened fire.

All parties were reminded of their obligations under international law to ensure the security of UN personnel and property at all times.

In the statement, it was emphasized that any attack against UNIFIL peacekeepers is a serious violation of international humanitarian law and UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1701 and may constitute a war crime.

Kefer Shuba town is located in the area occupied by Israel with the attacks it launched against Lebanon on March 2.

Establishment of UNIFIL and resolution 1701

Following the start of the civil war in Lebanon, Israel entered Lebanese territory in 1978 and occupied the south of Lebanon. That same year, the UNSC called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon.

At the request of Lebanon, the UNSC established UNIFIL on 19 March 1978, with the aim of confirming the withdrawal of Israeli forces, restoring peace and security, and supporting the Lebanese government in reestablishing its authority over the south of the country.

The UNSC unanimously adopted resolution 1701 on August 11, 2006, calling for an end to the violent war between Lebanon and Israel that started on July 12, 2006.

Decision No. 1701 envisages Israel's withdrawal behind the Blue Line and the disarmament of the region between this line and the Litani River in Lebanon, and that only weapons and military equipment belonging to the Lebanese army and UNIFIL will be kept there.

UNIFIL's mandate will end on December 31.