Germany Denies Hezbollah's Claims of Bias in UNIFIL Mission

Hezbollah accuses Germany of siding with Israel, but Berlin insists actions were self-defense.

Germany's defense ministry refutes Hezbollah's allegations that its UNIFIL maritime task force acted in favor of Israel during recent conflicts.
The controversy stems from a German naval vessel's interception of a drone off the Lebanese coast in October, which Germany states was a defensive measure.
Hezbollah-affiliated media claim Germany supported Israel in the arrest of a suspected Hezbollah agent, a charge Germany also denies.
The UNIFIL mission, led by Germany, aims to prevent arms smuggling via sea and has been caught in the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
UNIFIL, stationed in Lebanon since 1978, operates under a UN mandate to support the Lebanese military and maintain peace in the region.