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UNIFIL Says Israeli Drones Dropped Grenades Near Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

The strike follows a Security Council decision to end the mission in 2027, raising fresh concerns over its drawdown.

Overview

  • UNIFIL reported that four grenades were dropped by Israeli drones near peacekeepers clearing roadblocks southeast of Marwahin.
  • One grenade landed within about 20 meters and three within roughly 100 meters of personnel and vehicles, and the drones were seen heading back toward Israel.
  • The force said it had notified the Israeli military in advance of the road clearance work and suspended the operation after the incident.
  • UNIFIL called the episode one of the most serious since last November’s cessation of hostilities and said it violated Resolution 1701 and international law.
  • No injuries were reported, and the Israeli military did not immediately comment, according to the Associated Press.