UN Peacekeeper Injured in Attack on Convoy Near Beirut Airport

Protests over a flight ban on Iranian planes escalate, leading to violence and calls for accountability.

A convoy of the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL was attacked near Beirut airport, injuring Deputy Commander General Chok Bahadur Dhakal of Nepal.
The incident occurred during protests sparked by Lebanon's decision to deny landing rights to Iranian flights, allegedly over concerns of Hezbollah weapon smuggling.
Protesters, identified as Hezbollah supporters, blocked roads and set a UN vehicle on fire during the unrest.
The UN condemned the attack as a violation of international law, urging Lebanese authorities to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
The Lebanese army intervened to disperse demonstrators and pledged to take action to uphold public order and detain the perpetrators.