UN Peacekeepers Report Israeli Drone Neutralized, Then Grenade and Tank Fire in South Lebanon

Overview

• UNIFIL says a patrol used defensive countermeasures to down an “aggressive” Israeli drone near Kfar Kila, reporting no injuries.
• According to UNIFIL, a second Israeli drone dropped a grenade near the same patrol and an Israeli tank then fired in the patrol’s direction.
• The Israeli army says the drone was on routine reconnaissance, denies firing at UN forces, and says troops threw a hand grenade near the crash site after the drone was downed.
• France confirms its UNIFIL contingent made the decision to neutralize the drone and labels the incident dangerous and unacceptable.
• UNIFIL says the actions violate Lebanon’s sovereignty under Resolution 1701, with the UN engaging Israel through coordination channels and diplomats seeking to reduce border tensions.