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Three UN Peacekeepers Injured in Southern Lebanon Explosion

The blast occurred near a marked UN vehicle amid ongoing cross-border violence between Hezbollah and Israel.

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Mourners carry a victim’s body during a funeral of one of the 10 Syrian people killed by an Israeli air strike that targeted a cement factory in Wadi Al Kfour in Nabatieh, in the village of Blat, southern Lebanon, on August 17, 2024. Photo: EPA/EFE
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Overview

  • The explosion lightly injured three peacekeepers on patrol in the village of Yarine.
  • UNIFIL is investigating the incident and emphasized the need to protect peacekeepers and civilians.
  • The area has seen frequent clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces since October.
  • Lebanon's state-run agency reported nearby Israeli airstrikes around the same time.
  • UNIFIL's mandate is set to be renewed by the UN Security Council for another year.